Darlington Gasworks
From Graces Guide
Gasworks built in North Highgate, Darlington, originally private. Horizontal retorts were originally used.
1854 the gasworks were acquired by Darlington Corporation.
1914 Glover-West vertical retorts were installed
Further installations in 1924 & 1951.
Operated CWG and oil gas.
The gasworks were eventually arranged between 3 sites on either side of the River Skerne with another GH site to the north of the railway line.
1949 Vested in the Northern Gas Board
A new Depot and Gasholder Station were later built by the NGB.
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Sources of Information
- The Manufactured Gas Industry in England: Volume 3 Gazetteer. Historic England