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1895/6 The Chester-le-Street Gas Company was formed.
The gasworks were in Pelton Fell Road.
1924 The company was acquired by the Newcastle and Gateshead Gas Co.
Gas production ceased on a supply being taken from the Lambton coke ovens.
c.1960 Retained as a gasholder station until circa 1960.
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