Gasometer Collection

Flooding in Felixstowe EAW048298
Flooding around Langer Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in February 1953

A Flood at Staines
Flood water from the river Thames at Staines in Surrey, threatens the premises of Ws Biffen Boat Builder and the gasometer, one of the largest in the world

Gasometers beside Regents Canal in London. Original Publication: Picture Post - 6625 - London Canals - unpub. (Photo by Thurston Hopkins/Getty Images)

Halifax FF003428
An elevated view looking north west from Stoney Royd over Halifax, West Yorkshire. Photographed by John Gay in the 1960s

Largest Gasometer in the World - East Greenwich, London - built in 1888. Situated on the Greenwich peninsula, close to the site of the O2 Arena

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

Gasometer Pattern
The pattern formed by a gasometer. Date: 1950s

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

Gas tank, Detroit City Gas Company, Detroit, Mich. between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Gas tank, Detroit City Gas Company, Detroit, Mich. between 1900 and 1905

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

Gas holders 33238_003
Chelmsford, Essex. Gas Holders 114 and 115 at Chelmsford Gas Works, 2016

Gasholder Park DP221321
Gasholder No.11, Gasholder Park, Kings Cross, Camden, Greater London. Interior view of the former gasholder, redeveloped as residential housing, looking up through the central core

Gasholder Park DP221352
Gasholder Park, Kings Cross, Camden, Greater London. Interior view looking up through the open axis area at the centre of the three interlinked former gasholders, redeveloped as residential housing

People inspecting an early gasometer, London
People inspecting an early gasometer (gas container), London. At this time the streets were lit by gas. Date: 1842

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

The gasholder after the explosion, Truro, Cornwall. October 1927

Construction site JLP01_08_078571
Doddington Estate, Battersea, Wandsworth, Greater London. A view looking north-east over the Doddington Estate during the early stages of construction, with Battersea Power Station in the distance

Austria, Vienna, Gasometer buildings - gas storage tanks converted to apartments

Painting a gasometer probably 1920s

Watching Cricket at The Oval, From a Gasometer
A test match between England and New Zealand at The Oval, Kennington. The spectators in the foreground have scaled a nearby gasometer. Date: 1931

The story of gas (colour litho)
3099317 The story of gas (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The story of gas)

Gazometre (engraving)
2808402 Gazometre (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gazometre. Illustration for Nos Vraies Conquetes by Albert Levy (Hachette)

Waukegan Station, Lake County, Illinois, USA
View of Waukegan Station, Lake County, Illinois, USA. Date: circa 1900s

Scenes of the Great Explosion at St Helens (b / w photo)
1598861 Scenes of the Great Explosion at St Helens (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes of the Great Explosion at St Helens)

Big Air Package
Holger Schmidtke

Gasometer balloon
Pierre Fleischmann

Gasometer - Big Air Package
Ercan Sahin

English League Division One match at the Victoria Ground. Stoke City 1 v Liverpool 1. Stoke Citys Dennis Wilshaw battles for the ball with Ronnie Moran of Liverpool. 17th October 1959

Kilcattan Street in Adamsdown, an inner city area and community in the south of Cardiff, Wales. 23rd January 1961. Our Picture Shows

Cannon Street, Middlesbrough, 7th June 1976

Cannon Street, Middlesbrough, 2nd February 1984

Garston Gasometer, dwarfs church in foreground, Liverpool, Merseyside, 16th August 1988. Viewed from Bypass

Deptford Creek Bridge, London, 1896. View of the bridge closed to shipping, looking towards the gas works and tall-masted ships in the distance. In the foreground is a barge, used for freight

Exterior view of City of London Gasworks, showing gasometers and coal barges at the quay, 1876
General exterior view of City of London Gasworks, showing gasometers and coal barges moored at the quay, 1876. Wood engraving

Train at Battersea
A view from the top of the gasometer at Battersea showing the junction of railway lines outside Victoria Station and the river Thames on the left below Chelsea Bridge

Holborn Union Workhouse Farm and Gas Works, Mitcham
The workhouse farm located near the Holborn Union workhouse, Mitcham, Surrey. Pigs feed from troughs while workhouse inmates stand nearby. A gasometer is visible at the left

No. 2 Gasometer, Sands End Lane, Fulham, 1954
Photograph showing No.2 Gasometer, Sands End Lane, Fulham, London in 1954. At that time this gasholder, which was built in 1830

Steel Nerves
Men at work on Battersea Power Station walking along a narrow girder with trains and the gasometer in the background

Gasometer Revamp
11th June 1918: Women workers painting the top of a deflated gasometer at the Gas Light and Coke Company, Bromley By Bow. (Photo by A. R. Coster/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Tallest Chimney in France at Roubaix (Nord) - 105m tall Date: circa 1910s

D R Jardine demonstrating playing back. 10 September 1929
D R Jardine demonstrating " playing back ". 10 September 1929

Taken for Douglas Jardine. Cricket crease. 10 September 1929

Strudwick as a jumper. Bert Strudwick, Surreys wonderful wicket keeper shows his determination to be fit for the cricket season by taking a leap over the stumps at The Oval in jumping exercises

Douglas Jardine playing back. 10 September 1929
Douglas Jardine " playing back ". 10 September 1929

Douglas Jardine ( Surrey and England ). The start of a defence stroke. 10 September 1929

Italy, Milan, The gasometer painting
Mario Sironi (1885-1961), The Gasometer, 1945

Otto gasification unit, 1897
Otto gasification unit. 19th-century artwork of an Otto gasification unit (wood gas generator) producing gaz pauvre (carbon monoxide)

Acetylene production, 1897
Acetylene production. 19th-century artwork of a facility producing acetylene gas, used as a fuel. This facility can supply the gas to between 200 and 300 units, usually lamps

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"From Floods to Landmarks: The Fascinating World of Gasometers" Gasometers have witnessed it all - from floods in Felixstowe and Staines to towering structures beside Regents Canal in London. These colossal gas storage tanks have left their mark on the landscape, capturing our attention with their sheer size and historical significance. One such landmark is the largest gasometer in the world, located in East Greenwich, London. This behemoth stands as a testament to human engineering prowess and has become an iconic symbol of the city's industrial heritage. In Liverpool, Merseyside, a striking image captures the Garston Gasometer dwarfing a nearby church. This juxtaposition highlights the immense scale of these structures and their ability to dominate even prominent landmarks. But gasometers aren't just about size; they also boast unique patterns that add an artistic touch to their utilitarian purpose. A vintage photograph showcases workers painting a gasometer in what appears to be the 1920s, revealing both craftsmanship and dedication involved in maintaining these architectural marvels. Interestingly enough, some people found unconventional uses for gasometers too. One daring individual took advantage of its height by watching cricket matches at The Oval from atop one. Talk about an extraordinary view for sports enthusiasts. Gas holders are not only functional but can also transform into public spaces like Gasholder Park. This innovative repurposing breathes new life into these once-industrial giants while preserving their historical value for future generations. Whether they stand tall against floodwaters or serve as landmarks dotting urban skylines, gasometers continue to captivate us with their grandeur and resilience. They remind us of our industrial past while shaping our present-day landscapes – silent witnesses standing strong amidst changing times.