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Radio Newcastle,2 mins

Nitroglycerin on the moor

Alfie and Charlie at Breakfast

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The Town Moor witnessed a bizarre and devastating explosion in the 19th Century. It was caused by the explosive yellow liquid nitroglycerin, which is used to make dynamite. Town Moor historian Freda Thompson tells the tale. AUDIO: Murphy Cobbing PHOTOGRAPH: Kaleel Zibe

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