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Gasholder 12
Kings Cross, London, United Kingdom
Gasholders Nos. 10, 11, and 12 were constructed to store gas at Pancras Gasworks, the largest gasworks in London.
These gasholders were built between 1860 and 1867 and were later enlarged in 1879-1880, featuring new interconnected guide frames and telescopic lifts. Gas was produced here using coal from the Imperial Gas, Light and Coke Company until the late 20th century when the gasworks was decommissioned.
The gasholders are commonly referred to as the "Siamese Triplet" because a shared spine connects their frames. The frames are intricately designed, showcasing three tiers of hollow cylindrical cast iron columns, cast iron capitals, and three levels of wrought iron riveted lattice girders.
These iconic Grade II structures were carefully restored and returned to King’s Cross. The intricate cast-iron columns create a stunning setting for the new Gasholder apartments, designed by Wilkinson Eyre Architects.
Gasholder 12
Kings Cross, London, United Kingdom
Gasholders Nos. 10, 11, and 12 were constructed to store gas at Pancras Gasworks, the largest gasworks in London.
These gasholders were built between 1860 and 1867 and were later enlarged in 1879-1880, featuring new interconnected guide frames and telescopic lifts. Gas was produced here using coal from the Imperial Gas, Light and Coke Company until the late 20th century when the gasworks was decommissioned.
The gasholders are commonly referred to as the "Siamese Triplet" because a shared spine connects their frames. The frames are intricately designed, showcasing three tiers of hollow cylindrical cast iron columns, cast iron capitals, and three levels of wrought iron riveted lattice girders.
These iconic Grade II structures were carefully restored and returned to King’s Cross. The intricate cast-iron columns create a stunning setting for the new Gasholder apartments, designed by Wilkinson Eyre Architects.