Gasometers Collection

Gas storage tanks. Supporting structures of three gas storage tanks and two electricity pylons and power lines silhouetted against a setting sun

General exterior view of City of London Gasworks, showing gasometers and coal barges moored at the quay
530388 General exterior view of City of London Gasworks, showing gasometers and coal barges moored at the quay. Wood engraving, 1876; Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Thames Embankment Works, viewed from King's College, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
The Thames Embankment Works, viewed from King's College, [London], 1864. '...when the embankment is finished, running as it will from Pimlico to Blackfriars-bridge, and beyond it

The London Gas Supply; Sketches showing Method of Manufacture; The Coke Ground, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'The London Gas Supply; Sketches showing Method of Manufacture; The Coke Ground, with Gas Holders in the rear, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

The Greyhound pub at Hawkesbury Junction, Sutton Stop, Coventry. 21st March 1972

International Cricket Match at Kennington Oval, late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
International Cricket Match at Kennington Oval, late 19th century. Male spectators at a cricket match at the Oval cricket ground in Lambeth, south London

Constructing the A500 JLP01_08_092215
A500, City of Stoke-on-Trent. A stretch of the Potteries D Road on the A500 passing through an industrial landscape near Stoke-on-Trent

The Gasometers (engraving)
2793480 The Gasometers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gasometers. Illustration for The Penny Magazine, 1 November 1834)

Manufacture of Gas (engraving)
2801985 Manufacture of Gas (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manufacture of Gas)

Gas (engraving)
5221756 Gas (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gas. From Illustrations of Useful Arts and Manufactures by Charles Tomlinson (SPCK)

Rail tracks Germany Gasometers Saxony Buildings
Rail tracks in Germany, Gasometers in Saxony, Buildings in Leisnig, Churches in Leisnig, 1908, Landkreis Mittelsachsen, Leisnig

Gasometers Saxony Buildings Annaberg-Buchholz
Gasometers in Saxony, Buildings in Annaberg-Buchholz, Churches in Annaberg-Buchholz, 1910, Erzgebirgskreis, Buchholz, Germany

Buildings Leisnig Bahnhof Leisnig Gasometers
Buildings in Leisnig, Bahnhof Leisnig, Gasometers in Saxony, 1908, Landkreis Mittelsachsen, Leisnig, Blick von der Bastei, Germany

Spree Ports harbours Brandenburg Buildings Fürstenwalde Spree
Spree, Ports and harbours in Brandenburg, Buildings in Furstenwalde/Spree, Hospitals in Brandenburg, Multiview postcards, Steamships of Germany, Barges of Germany, Gasometers in Brandenburg, 1911

Buildings Dobeln Gasometers Saxony 1908
Buildings in Dobeln, Gasometers in Saxony, 1908, Landkreis Mittelsachsen, Dobeln, Bismarckstrasze, Germany

History Elbe Gasometers Pontoon bridges Austro-Hungarian Army
History of the Elbe, Gasometers, Pontoon bridges, Austro-Hungarian Army, 1910 postcards, 1910, Usti nad Labem Region, Gliederweiser Kriegsbruckenbau uber die Elbe, Czech Republic

Gasometers Pontoon bridges Austro-Hungarian Army
Gasometers, Pontoon bridges, Austro-Hungarian Army, History of the Elbe, 1910 postcards, 1910, Usti nad Labem Region, Schnuren der Bruckendecke und Spannen des Gelanderseils, Czech Republic

Gasometers Saxony Industry Coswig 1908 Landkreis MeiBen
Gasometers in Saxony, Industry in Saxony, Coswig (Saxony), 1908, Landkreis Meiszen, Coswig, Gasanstalt, Germany

Triebisch MeiBen Bridges Lutherkirche St. Benno
Triebisch in Meiszen, Bridges over the Triebisch, Lutherkirche (Meiszen), St. Benno (Meiszen), Gasometers in Saxony, 1905, Meiszen, Triebischtal, Katholische Kirche und Gasanstalt, Germany

Gasometers Luxembourg Passerelle Viaduc Postcards
Gasometers in Luxembourg, Passerelle / Viaduc, Postcards of Luxembourg City, Views of Luxembourg City, 1905, Luxembourg District, Luxemburg, Vallee de la Petrusse

Rail tracks Germany Town halls Landkreis Mittelsachsen
Rail tracks in Germany, Town halls in Landkreis Mittelsachsen, Buildings in Dobeln, Gasometers in Saxony, 1907, Landkreis Mittelsachsen, Dobeln

Triebischtal MeiBen Schools Lutherkirche
Triebischtal (Meiszen), Schools in Meiszen, Lutherkirche (Meiszen), St. Benno (Meiszen), Gasometers in Saxony, 1905, Meiszen, Triebischtal, Katholische Kirche und Triebischtal, Schule, Germany

Triebischtal MeiBen Gasometers Saxony St. Benno
Triebischtal (Meiszen), Gasometers in Saxony, St. Benno (Meiszen), Buildings in Meiszen, 1906, Meiszen, Triebischtal, Germany

Gasometers Saxony Churches Annaberg-Buchholz
Gasometers in Saxony, Churches in Annaberg-Buchholz, Buildings in Annaberg-Buchholz, Rail transport in Saxony, 1907, Erzgebirgskreis, Annaberg, Germany

Pillnitz ship 1884 Elbe Riesa Buildings Gasometers
Pillnitz (ship, 1884), Elbe in Riesa, Buildings in Riesa, Gasometers in Saxony, 1915, Landkreis Meiszen, Riesa, Riesa mit Elbe und Dampfer Pillnitz, Germany

Gasometers Saxony Freiberger Mulde Leisnig Views
Gasometers in Saxony, Freiberger Mulde in Leisnig, Views of Leisnig, Railway bridges in Landkreis Mittelsachsen, 1915, Landkreis Mittelsachsen, Leisnig, Blick von der Bastei, Germany

Triebisch MeiBen Lutherkirche St. Benno
Triebisch in Meiszen, Lutherkirche (Meiszen), St. Benno (Meiszen), Buildings in Meiszen, Gasometers in Saxony, 1906, Meiszen, Triebischtal mit Katholischer Kirche, Germany

Gasometers Saxony Freiberger Mulde Leisnig Bridges
Gasometers in Saxony, Freiberger Mulde in Leisnig, Bridges over the Freiberger Mulde, Views of Leisnig, 1915, Landkreis Mittelsachsen, Leisnig, Blick von der Bastei, Germany

Railway bridges Landkreis Mittelsachsen Views
Railway bridges in Landkreis Mittelsachsen, Views of Leisnig, Freiberger Mulde in Leisnig, Bridges over the Freiberger Mulde, Gasometers in Saxony, 1916, Landkreis Mittelsachsen, Leisnig

Buildings Erzgebirgskreis Rivers Saxony Gasometers
Buildings in Erzgebirgskreis, Rivers of Saxony, Gasometers in Saxony, 1919, Erzgebirgskreis, Olbernhau, Oberneuschonberg und Kupferhammer, Gruntal, Germany

St. Benno MeiBen Porzellanmanufaktur MeiBen
St. Benno (Meiszen), Porzellanmanufaktur Meiszen, Gasometers in Saxony, Buildings in Meiszen, Triebischtal (Meiszen), 1897, Meiszen, Triebischtal, Katholische Kirche, Porzellan, Manufaktur, Germany

Gasometers Poland Środa Wielkopolska 1903
Gasometers in Poland, Środa Wielkopolska, 1903, Greater Poland Voivodeship, Schroda, Gasanstalt

Wine taverns Saxony Triebisch Multiview postcards
Wine taverns in Saxony, Triebisch, Multiview postcards, Flags in Saxony, Gasometers in Saxony, Churches in Meiszen, Buildings in Meiszen, 1915, Meiszen, Gebhardts Weinschank, Blick ins Triebischtal

Aerial view of Battersea
This photograph was taken just after the ascent and the oval grass patch to the right of the three gasometers shows the mat from which the balloon rose

Old and new gasometers, 1897
Old and new gasometers. 19th-century artworks of an old model (left) and a new model (right) of gasometers (gas storage units) for fuels such as acetylene and wood gas

AUSTRIA. Vienna. Gasometer City, old gasometers

Green residential apartments and converted gasometers, Gasometer City, Simmering, Vienna, Austria, Europe

Gasometers converted into an urban city, Gasometer City, Simmering, Vienna, Austria, Europe

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Gasometers, also known as gas storage tanks, have played a significant role in various aspects of history and industry. From witnessing an international cricket match at Kennington Oval in the late 19th century to being captured in engravings depicting their grandeur, these structures have left their mark. One such depiction shows the construction of the A500 JLP01_08_092215, showcasing the intricate process involved in erecting these colossal containers. Another image takes us back to The Greyhound pub at Hawkesbury Junction, Sutton Stop, Coventry on a memorable day - March 21st, 1972. The towering gasometers stand tall against the backdrop of this historical establishment. The engravings further emphasize the importance throughout history. In one engraving titled "The Gasometers, " we witness their impressive architecture and scale. Another engraving captures the manufacturing process itself - aptly named "Manufacture of Gas" - highlighting how these structures were integral to producing this essential resource. As we delve deeper into Knights Cyclopaedia of the Industry of all Nations, we discover that they were not limited to one location or country alone. Rail tracks Germany showcases Saxony Buildings adorned with these magnificent tanks; Annaberg-Buchholz boasts its own set Saxony Buildings; while Leisnig Bahnhof Leisnig proudly displays its architectural marvels alongside them. Even Spree Ports harbours Brandenburg does not shy away from incorporating gasometers into its landscape. Fürstenwalde Spree stands witness to these imposing structures blending seamlessly with other buildings along its waterfront. Throughout time and across continents, they have stood as symbols representing progress and innovation within industries reliant on gases for energy production or transportation needs. Their presence has become an iconic sight that continues to captivate our imagination even today.