devonjim
master brummie
Just found this story on a Facebook site "Birmingham and the Midlands. Historic Times and Places.
19 young female workers killed March 11th 1922 while dismantling WW1 cartridges. Company owner found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to 5 years.
Thanks to Joy Arnold for the research which includes some 16 photographs.
![Screenshot (169).png Screenshot (169).png](https://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/data/attachments/43/43135-fec113afa1fac170cc502749b68424ed.jpg?hash=_sETr6H6wX)
I've looked on our site and can't find a previous mention of this sad event
19 young female workers killed March 11th 1922 while dismantling WW1 cartridges. Company owner found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to 5 years.
Thanks to Joy Arnold for the research which includes some 16 photographs.
![Screenshot (168).png Screenshot (168).png](https://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/data/attachments/43/43134-6cf397ae2a2c5c5fca910b4481fc3d89.jpg?hash=bPOXriosXF)
![Screenshot (169).png Screenshot (169).png](https://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/data/attachments/43/43135-fec113afa1fac170cc502749b68424ed.jpg?hash=_sETr6H6wX)
I've looked on our site and can't find a previous mention of this sad event