Hoylake and West Kirby Gas and Water Co
From Graces Guide
of Hoylake
1878 The company was incorporated. The gasworks stood just east of Hoylake railway station.
1908 Directors: W. H. Forde (Chairman), J. Mawdsley, Dr. J. S. K. Smith, and A. Tyrer. Secretary and Manager: A. G. Readdy. Office: 5, The Quadrant, Market Street, Hoylake.
1915 Cannel coal was still used as an enricher.
c.1926 the undertaking was purchased by the Hoylake & West Kirby UDC.
1927 A West's CVR plant was built
1949 Vested in the North Western Gas Board
1954 Gas production ceased at Hoylake
See Also
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Sources of Information
- The Manufactured Gas Industry in England: Volume 3 Gazetteer. Historic England