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Gas holders DP263004
Filename: DP263004.jpg
Size: 4080 x 4922 (3.2MB)
Date: 2nd November 2021
Source: Historic England
Credit: A© Historic England Archive, Chr
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Urgency (1-8) 5=normal: 5
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
Job Title: Staff Photographer
© Historic England Archive
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Gas holders DP263004
Eastbourne Gas Holder Station, Finmere Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex. General view looking south towards the gasholders, with overgrown foliage between Horsey Sewer and Hammonds Drive in the foreground
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Media ID 24017573
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Industry Nature Power Urban Wilderness Gas Works Overgrown Weeds
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print by Chris Redgrave showcases the intriguing juxtaposition between nature and industry at the Eastbourne Gas Holder Station in East Sussex. The image captures a general view looking south towards the imposing gas holders, which stand as silent sentinels of a bygone era. However, what truly sets this photograph apart is the overgrown foliage that thrives amidst the urban landscape. As we gaze upon this scene, our eyes are drawn to the wild tangle of weeds and wilderness that has taken root between Horsey Sewer and Hammonds Drive in the foreground. It is as if nature itself has decided to reclaim its territory, reminding us of its resilience even in an industrialized setting. The gas works depicted here symbolize power and progress, once vital for sustaining communities. Yet, it is impossible to ignore how time has transformed these structures into relics of a different age. They now stand alongside untamed greenery, serving as a reminder of both human ingenuity and nature's ability to adapt. Chris Redgrave's skillful composition invites contemplation on themes such as urban decay, environmental balance, and mankind's impact on our surroundings. This print serves not only as a visual record but also prompts us to reflect on our relationship with industry and nature – two forces forever entwined in shaping our world.
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