Recycled Gas Holders by fishers

Recycled Gas Holders

Another of the features to the north of Kings Cross in London that has survived (at least partially) are some of the gas holders that once existed.

Originally nine were built, between 1860 and 1880, and later modified to become telescopic to cope with variations in the quantities of gas stored.

The frames of four of them were restored and moved to the north bank of the Regents Canal. Within the frames of three, where the gas cyclinders would have been held, have been constructed apartment blocks, with the upper floors having good views over the surrounding area. I'll post a shot of the fourth one tomorrow.

Between the gas holders and the canal is a network of paths with grass, shrubs and trees planted, and benches provided for those who want to sit and watch the world go by.

I'm very impressed with this part of the development, which rather than ignoring the history of the area, proclaims it in the name of the apartments - 'Gasholders'!

Ian
Great to see them recycled
April 23rd, 2024  
How inventive, the ones at Middlesbrough fell to bits!
April 23rd, 2024  
Eye catching!
April 23rd, 2024  
Good capture
April 23rd, 2024  
Very interesting story and shot!
April 23rd, 2024  
Very interesting
April 23rd, 2024  
Thanks for sharing
April 23rd, 2024  
Wow, that's very interesting. Someone had a vision, good for them! Neat shot and story.
April 23rd, 2024  
Interesting...nice pov
April 24th, 2024  
Very clever to build apartments inside them
April 24th, 2024  
Interesting. Lovely capture.
April 24th, 2024  
so unique
April 24th, 2024  
@carolmw @craftymeg @billdavidson @joansmor @paintdipper @bkbinthecity @sdutoit @mccarth1 @seattlite @kjarn @sangwann @pdulis

Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated.

I'm very impressed by the reuse of older buildings and structures in this redevelopment. It contrasts sharply with the current redevelopment taking place to the west of the railway station in York. On the York site the first stage seems to be to clear everything from the past away and build everything new, which has the result of creating something rather bland and boring.

Ian
April 24th, 2024  
I love what they've done with them!! Great shot of them
April 24th, 2024  
@robz

Thank you - I'm impressed by the whole area. Another visit needed on my next trip to London I think!

Ian
April 29th, 2024  
I love these, gas holders were such a part of the landscape when we were growing up, I'm so glad they've incorporated them into developments
May 8th, 2024  
@boxplayer

I thought this was a very creative idea which gives a good impression of what they used to be like. In most areas, the old gasholders have simply been flattened.

Ian
May 9th, 2024  
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