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National Gas Museum

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National Gas Museum
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The National Gas Museum, located in Leicester, was originally the city's first gas works, established in 1816, and later converted into a museum to showcase the history of gas production and use in Britain. It is connected to the development of gas lighting and industrial innovation in the 19th century, making it an important site for understanding technological and urban progress in the UK.

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Recorded date
1879
Operator
National Gas Museum Trust

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