Gas Works, Western Road, Mitcham
Date Photo Taken | 18th March 1960 |
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Area | Mitcham |
Copyright 1 | News & Mercury |
Picture Reference | Mit_Work_Industry_19-4 |
Original Format | Photo |
Notes / History | The gas making department of the Western Road gas works closed on 1st May 1960 after 93 years of production. The gas holder still remains and is a familiar sight to local people. The house in front of it, used as the company’s offices, has now disappeared. |