An unused gas holder, or gasometer awaiting demolition in Tonbridge, Kent, UK

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A gas holder or gasholder, also known as a gasometer, is a large container in which natural gas or town gas (coal gas or formerly also water gas) is stored near atmospheric pressure at ambient temperatures. With the introductio of natural gas, stored in pipelines, the use of these structures has declined and from 2000 thousands across the UK have been demolished. The gas holder seen here in Tonbridge, Kent, England is no longer in used and is being demolished

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Size: 4969px × 3317px
Location: Tonbridge, Kent, UK
Photo credit: © patrick nairne / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: age, bygone, coal, de-commisioned, frame, gas, gasholder, gasometer, holder, metal, technology, town, unused