Gasworks

Gasworks were industrial facilities used in the 19th and early 20th centuries to produce combustible gas, primarily for lighting and heating. They operated by heating coal in a sealed vessel, transforming it into gas through a process called carbonization. The resulting gas was then purified and distributed through pipelines to homes, streets, and businesses. Gasworks played a crucial role in urban development before the advent of electric lighting. Today, many historic sites are preserved as cultural landmarks, highlighting the technological advances and industrial history of that era.