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Charging the retorts at the Beckton gasworks, London, 1878. Artist: Unknown

Charging the retorts at the Beckton gasworks, London, 1878. Artist: Unknown

1-151-811 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

Charging the retorts at the Beckton gasworks, London, 1878. Beckton Gasworks was owned and operated by The Chartered Gaslight and Coke Company. When it opened in 1870 it was the largest gasworks in Europe. From The Illustrated London News, 2 November 1878.

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  1. Wood engraving
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World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London Newham Newham

  1. 51 30 00 N , 000 03 00 E
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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 2791x3755
File Size : 30,704kb

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  1. 005769
  1. 005769
  1. 0390000750
  1. 1-151-811
  1. 1151811
  1. 750
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