Thought I'd resurrect an old find from a couple of years ago.

On the A76, just north of Sanquhar, the abandoned factory and form HQ of Brock's Fireworks, latterly bought by Standard Fireworks prior to closure in in 1988.

Said to have then become a military pyrotechnics factory after 1988, the site now lies derelict.

As usual, we appeal for any other info or links relating to the site, and a wiki page is underway.

excellent.

We received the following email, asking for help in tracing any family history relating to Brock’s, and we’re happy to pass the request on in case anyone reading here can assist. If you can, the mail for replies is given at the end of the message.

I wonder if you can help me.

My name is Peter James Brock. I am researching my roots and looking for my lost relatives.

The reason that I am contacting you is that two of my Brock relatives, John and William, were “firework makers” or “pyrotechnicist’s” in London according to the 1861 Census. Were they involved with ‘Brock’s Fireworks’ in a management role or were they workers with a famous name? Did they have anything at all to do with Brock’s Fireworks? Their name and occupation seem to be too much of a co-incidence to ignore; don’t you agree?

Thank you very much for any help that you can provide.

Sincerely,

Peter James Brock.

pjbrock@shaw.ca