The Nypro Memorial

On the 1st June 1974, the Nypro plant exploded, killing 28 people. The memorial pond is dedicated to their memory.The Name Plaque, just visible in the above image, lists the names of all those who died in the explosion. Every five years, the church holds a memorial service for those involved in the tragedy.

With effort by several people, the bench near the memorial has been renovated and the pond tidied up considerably. The pond is now frequently visited by a family of ducks, which contentedly swim and play in the water. An information board has been put in place; this provides information about the explosion and explains the meaning of the memorial garden.

With the help of many wonderful people, we have been able to replace the old name plaque with a new granite memorial, bearing the names of all those who died. Our thanks go to everyone who helped us raise enough money so that this could be achieved. Our thanks go out too, to all those who gave us encouragement to start, and to continue with this project. You are all amazing!