Gas Holder, Gas Lane, Bristol

The Bristol Gas Light Company was established in 1816. When it was first introduced, gas was used primarily as a lighting source, both for streets and in the home. This did not change until after the 1919. As seen here, street names can be a useful indicator of past and present industries in an area.

Location

Bristol Bristol

Period

1980s (1980 - 1989)

Themes

Tags

gas power industry victorian (1837 - 1901)