Hornsey Gas Works

Operation

1861 to 1957

Location

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Located in

London

Produced

Gas, Tar, Coke, Ammonia, Sulphur

Used Raw Materials

Coal

|1861 |1939 |Hornsey Gas Company |-

|1939 |1957 |South Eastern Gas Corporation |-

|1861 |1957 |Coal Gas Industry |-

Description

"Gas manufacture at the company's works on Clarendon Road, did not commence until 1861 and the works were operated on a commission basis until the company bought them back in 1865.The works continued to operate until 1957 when they were closed and the site became a holder station." (The National Archives)

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