Standard Fireworks

Standard's history began in 1891, when it was founded by James Greenhalgh in Huddersfield.

After the Second World War the company expanded its operations with two new sites in South Elmsall.

This led to all firework activity being transferred to the Huddersfield site making Standard one of the largest employers in the Yorkshire region, with over 500 workers.

[3] They were purchased by China-based Black Cat Fireworks, bringing an end to production in the UK.

[1] A box of Standard Fireworks was at the centre of a story that comedian Bob Mortimer told on the TV show Would I Lie To You?

Standard Fireworks advert from 1928
Standard fireworks poster from 1928, showing children playing with fireworks