This was when Glasgow began to “cook with gas.” The erection of the first gas works began in 1817. The Glasgow Gas Light Co expanded its enterprise, building the Tradeston Gas Works in 1835 to supply the south side as well as works in Partick. Dawsholm Gas Works (Image: Glasgow City Archives)The Partick, Hillhead and Maryhill Company was formed in 1871, but without parliamentary powers, to manufacture and supply gas in Glasgow’s surrounding police burghs. Inside the gas appliances showroom (Image: Glasgow City Archives)In 1895 the previous Gas Commission merged with Glasgow Corporation Gas, becoming one of its departments. The Provan Gas Works gasometers still stand, visible from the M8 and for miles around.

Source: The Times July 28, 2024 14:06 UTC