The gas holder was designed to store large volumes of gas locally and they were common in many towns and urban areas for 200 years. Did you know? Lots of people still call these ‘gasometers’, the name given to them in 1782 by the inventor of gas lighting, William Murdoch. His associates objected that his …
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South Street Emsworth
Emsworth has a fascinating history. This heritage website is designed to let you use your mobile to scan special signs to let you in on interesting secrets many residents and visitors are unaware of.