Ocean Chemical Works – CYANIDE! | Ramsbottom | Summerseat

Chris

29 August 2022

#ramsbottom #derelict #abandoned

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In this video, we visit the now derelict and abandoned – Ocean Chemical Works in Ramsbottom and just situated alongside Nuttall Park.

This former building used to produce cyanide and was at one time the only cyanide-making factory in Britain.

The doors were finally closed sometime in 1931.

Music used in this video :

♪♬ Beyond the Lows – The Whole Other [No Copyright Music]
♪♬ Tender Remains – Myuu [No Copyright Music]

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