Biggar, Gasworks Road, Gasworks View from S along Gasworks Road
SC 434388
Description Biggar, Gasworks Road, Gasworks View from S along Gasworks Road
Date 1974
Collection Papers of Professor John R Hume, economic and industrial historian, Glasgow, Scotland
Catalogue Number SC 434388
Category On-line Digital Images
Scope and Content Biggar Gas Works, Biggar, Lanarkshire Biggar Gas Works was one of many small gas works in Scotland making gas by dry distillation of coal. It was one of the last of its kind to operate in central Scotland. This view shows the works after it had closed and the retort-house chimney had been demolished. The retort house is on the left, with the showroom and office beyond. This works has been preserved and is now in the care of Historic Scotland. It is open during the summer months in association with the National Museums of Scotland and the Biggar Museum Trust. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.
External Reference H74/78/14
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