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- York United Gas Light Company; 1844-1912
Description area
Dates of existence
History
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… read more
Legal status
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.
Functions, occupations and activities
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.
General context
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… read more
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International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) - Ottawa
Sources
VCH York.