Ampaulin Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 Hi I am wondering if anyone can help me with some information. I am looking for information on my grandfather William Lennon who was from Ireland. He died in London in Nov 1938 due to burns from a petrol tank fire. This is from his death certificate. The coroner report is not available as it was destroyed. I can find no other information about him or how where this happened. On searching government records I found this which matches the date of his death/accident Mr. Thorne asked the Home Secretary whether he can give any information in connection with an explosion at the Hackney Wick Stadium on Tuesday, 15th November; how many people were injured; and what was the cause of the explosion? Mr. Lloyd I understand that this explosion occurred in connection with the demolition of an old petrol-storage tank. Three men were seriously injured, and I much regret that two of them subsequently died from their injuries. The inquest has been adjourned for further inquiries, and it is not possible at present for any statement to be made as to the cause of the explosion. Would this be the hackney wick speedway? Does anyone know if a William Lennon was working there? Any help would be appreciated - it may not be him but it seems very coincidental ...... Anne-Marie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 Hi I am wondering if anyone can help me with some information. I am looking for information on my grandfather William Lennon who was from Ireland. He died in London in Nov 1938 due to burns from a petrol tank fire. This is from his death certificate. The coroner report is not available as it was destroyed. I can find no other information about him or how where this happened. On searching government records I found this which matches the date of his death/accident Mr. Thorne asked the Home Secretary whether he can give any information in connection with an explosion at the Hackney Wick Stadium on Tuesday, 15th November; how many people were injured; and what was the cause of the explosion? Mr. Lloyd I understand that this explosion occurred in connection with the demolition of an old petrol-storage tank. Three men were seriously injured, and I much regret that two of them subsequently died from their injuries. The inquest has been adjourned for further inquiries, and it is not possible at present for any statement to be made as to the cause of the explosion. Would this be the hackney wick speedway? Does anyone know if a William Lennon was working there? Any help would be appreciated - it may not be him but it seems very coincidental ...... Anne-Marie Have you tried the local newspaper the Hackney Gazette? http://www.hackneygazette.co.uk/home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunce Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 I found this web site, but nothing regarding the explosion. https://www.revolvy.com/topic/Hackney%20Wick%20Stadium&uid=1575 How about posting your question on the Hackney forum here; http://www.hackneyhive.co.uk/forum/ I hope you find what you are looking for. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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