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Difference between revisions of "British Gas Light and Coke Co"
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By 1837 The [[British Gas Light and Coke Co]] had obtained a monopoly on gas supply. | By 1837 The [[British Gas Light and Coke Co]] had obtained a monopoly on gas supply. | ||
Revision as of 08:43, 16 May 2014
1824 Two parishes in Hull entered contracts with the company to light them with coal gas[1]
By 1837 The British Gas Light and Coke Co had obtained a monopoly on gas supply.
1839 The Commercial Gas Light and Coke Co bought the British Gas Company's London district for a knockdown figure. Deed of settlement, 1839.
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Sources of Information
- ↑ The Leeds Mercury, November 20, 1824
- London Metropolitan Archives [1]