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Granton Gas Works

Unknown, 1930, Photograph
Granton Gas Works
Granton Gas Works
Granton Gas Works
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Item no
10641
Title
Granton Gas Works, aerial view
Description
Granton gas works is laid out close to the shore line of the Firth of Forth. The two circular gasometers dominate the picture. An intricate railway network collected coal from the pile in the bottom left of the picture to the buildings in the centre where the gas was made. The site is rimmed by trees. In the far right is Caroline Park House ,a local stately home.
Artist / maker
Date
1930
Size
16 x 20.9 cm
Type
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection