Date:1900
Description:William Murdock's original gas-holder, dating from 1798, at the Soho Foundry, Handsworth. The gas provided light for the Foundry. Gas production was continued by W.J. Avery Ltd who owned the site when this photograph was taken.
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Part of the General and Drawing Offices at Soho Foundry, Handsworth.
William Murdock's gas-holder at the Soho Foundry, Handsworth, showing the restraining ...
The workshops of E.G. Wrigley, Soho Works, Handsworth, c.1923. E.G. Wrigley and ...
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Donor ref:LSH WK H5 0539 (3/1192)
Source: Local Studies and History Department
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