York Town and Blackwater Gas Co
From Graces Guide
1859 The York Town & Blackwater Gas Company was formed.
The original gasworks were built and later extended by J. T. B. Porter and Co. of Lincoln.
1904 The company obtained a branch siding from the S. E. & C. R.
1909 Took electric lighting powers over the whole gas area.
Took over the gas supplies to the private gasworks at Wellington College, Sandhurst and Broadmoor, the former gasworks holders being retained for some years thereafter for storage.
Took over the gas undertakings in Twyford, Henley and Wokingham.
Came under the control of Associated Gas and Water Co.
1949 Vested in the Southern Gas Board.
1965 The Drake's CVR plant ceased production. Use of the CWG plant continued for some time afterwards.
See Also
Loading...
Sources of Information
- The Manufactured Gas Industry in England: Volume 3 Gazetteer. Historic England