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- York United Gas Light Company; 1844-1912
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Formed as a merger of the two competing local private gas companies. The Monk Bridge site was extended in 1847 and the Hungate site sold in 1850. The works and supply areas were extended various times by act of Parliament. There was tension between the private company and the Corporation who sought to buy it in 1871 (unsuccessfully) and attempted to block its expansion in Parliament in 1912.
Formed by merger of York Gas Light Company and York Union Gas Light Company in 1844. Changed name to York Gas Company in 1912.
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Supply area extended by Act of Parliament:\n1844: 7 & 8 Vic c.74 (local and personal act)\nGas works extended:\n1878: 41 Vic c.43 (local act). \nName changed and supply area extended to 7 mile radius of Ouse Bridge:\n1912: 2 & 3 Geor V c.71.
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Supplied gas for lighting purposes. Started to supply gas for cooking from 1884. New gas works built 1880-85 with direct railway connection for supply of coal.
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Formed as a merger of the two competing local private gas companies. The Monk Bridge site was extended in 1847 and the Hungate site sold in 1850. The works and supply areas were extended various times by act of Parliament. There was tension between the private company and the Corporation who sought to buy it in 1871 (unsuccessfully) and attempted to block its expansion in Parliament in 1912.
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International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) - Ottawa
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VCH York.