Gas Works

THE GAS WORKS 1881- c.1980 –

East Greenwich Gas Works was a huge organisation with many departments. It was built by the South Metropolitan Gas Works from 1881. South Met. were based in the Old Kent Road and had achieved a premier position in the gas world under their charismatic chair, George Livesey.  In the 1870s inner city gas companies were encouraged to build works outside of the inner city – this was South Met’s super works.  It was built with the highest aspirations

East Greenwich Gas Works Generally

Ordnance Wharf Tar Works

Phoenix Works Chemical Works

Shipping

Gas Holders

Sports and Social

George Livesey

The Railway