The Town That Should Have Been Wiped Out (Church, 1917)

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On 28th April 1917, disaster erupted at a chemical mill turned munitions factory in Church, Oswaldtwistle. Flames, shockwaves, and the threat of a far greater explosion placed hundreds of lives in immediate danger.

In the midst of chaos stood James Hardacre — a local police constable who refused to run when others fled. His actions in those critical moments would prevent an unimaginable catastrophe and secure his place as one of the town’s forgotten heroes.

This is the story of the day Church nearly disappeared… and the man who stood between a community and destruction.

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Spirit of the Dead – Aakash Gandhi
Alone – Aakash Gandhi
Village of the Damned – Co.Ag
Myuu – Horror Collection, Vol. 2- Soundscapes & Dark Ambient Music – 17 LAST DESCENT
Myuu – Horror Collection, Vol. 2- Soundscapes & Dark Ambient Music – 09 WEIRD BEAUTY
Myuu – Horror Collection, Vol. 2- Soundscapes & Dark Ambient Music – 21 ROOM PULSE
Myuu – Horror Collection- Soundscapes and Dark Ambient Music – 02 ABYSS
Surface of the Moon – John Patitucci

Equipment Used : DJI Osmo Pocket 3 incl. DJI Wireless Mic // DJI Neo Drone
Editing Software : Vegas Pro 23

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