Charging the retorts at the Beckton gasworks, London, property of The Chartered Gaslight and Coke Company. From 'The Illustrated London News', 2 November 1878. Wood engraving.

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Charging the retorts at the Beckton gasworks, London, property of The Chartered Gaslight and Coke Company. From 'The Illustrated London News', 2 November 1878. Wood engraving.

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