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More than 19 million high explosive shells were built at the Chilwell National Shell Filling Factory. The work was dangerous and the factory was the site of the biggest loss of life due to a single explosion during World War One.

Among those at the factory on the fateful day of the explosion; 1 July 1918, was Dorothy Nicholls from Guernsey, who had volunteered to serve as a welfare supervisor.

She was among those responsible for the health and safety of the workers and her brave actions during this tragic explosion were recognised by the king.

Location: 4 Queen鈥檚 Road, St Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 1PU
Image shows Dorothy Nicholls, courtesy of Imperial War Museums
Presented by Ben Chapple