Derelict Gasometer
Off to Kemp Town in Brighton I went one evening and I was happy as a Samboy mooching around this redundant gasometer. I have always been fascinated by these Gasometers and still remember the rise and fall of both of these now derelict and abandoned structures. But in my quest for exploration and photos I broke every rule in my own personal urbex rule book, I explored on my own, forgot the sensible footwear, forgot the phone and took risks but I got a good buzz, so who is anyone to judge? Solo Visit.
Gasometer History
In 1816 the idea of gas lighting was first raised at Brighton with its Gasometer. According to history, by 1818 the Commissioners had given permission for pipes to be laid and the Brighton Gas Light and Coke Company was formed the same year. It was this company that built the gasworks at Black Rock in 1818-1819. The implementation of gas lighting was not all plain sailing. For a start there was widespread prejudice against it not to mention a lively fear of possible explosions; it was also much more expensive.
For example, the old street oil lamps cost £500 to run whereas an estimate for keeping the gas lamps running came to £1,600. There are still remnants of the old gas lamps in the area, particularly at the old entrance to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Bristol Gate. See the last two photos in the gallery.
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