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The Siamese Triplet
The Gasholders development at Kings Cross.
These grade 2 listed structures were constructed in 1821 as part of Pancras Gas Works, and were later nicknamed the Siamese Triplets as they were adjoined at the centre by a common steel structure. Pancras Gas Works was the largest gas storage and supplier of Town Gas in London, and it’s gas was produced from the adjacent coal depot Coal Drops yard which acquired its stock from the coal fields of Yorkshire. These Gasholders were painstakingly dismantled and refurbished whilst development of the land commenced, then re-instated to surround these luxury apartments, a stunning architectural achievement in my opinion that considers the need to incorporate local history within new development of run down areas of London!
The Siamese Triplet
The Gasholders development at Kings Cross.
These grade 2 listed structures were constructed in 1821 as part of Pancras Gas Works, and were later nicknamed the Siamese Triplets as they were adjoined at the centre by a common steel structure. Pancras Gas Works was the largest gas storage and supplier of Town Gas in London, and it’s gas was produced from the adjacent coal depot Coal Drops yard which acquired its stock from the coal fields of Yorkshire. These Gasholders were painstakingly dismantled and refurbished whilst development of the land commenced, then re-instated to surround these luxury apartments, a stunning architectural achievement in my opinion that considers the need to incorporate local history within new development of run down areas of London!