Builders Plaque From Local Gasometer Is Preserved
Crewe Heritage Centre Acquires Builders Plaque From Town’s Gasometer
We’re please to announce that with the kind support of National Grid PLC we have acquired the maker's plaque from the gasholder that was located on their Stewart Street site, the plaque marks the construction of the gasholder in 1925 on a site that has been involved with the gas industry since 1876.
The plaque recently made the short journey from the site to the Heritage Centre where it was accepted by local Mayor, Councillor Benn Minshall. Speaking at the handover Councillor Minshall welcomed the preservation of a piece of local industrial heritage.
Gordon Heddon, Chairperson of Crewe Heritage Trust with Crewe Town Mayor Benn Minshall at the Heritage Centre.
“We’re delighted this part of the Town’s industrial past has been protected and would like to thank National Grid for the donation. It is a small but significant part of our history.”
The Gasometer has recently been dismantled by contractor KDC as part of a nationwide programme as gasholders are no longer needed for storing gas as part of the local gas network.
While Crewe Heritage Centre remains closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak we anticipate that the plaque will be available to view in our Exhibition Hall when the museum reopens.
The plaque marked C&W Walker Limited of Donnington, Newport, Shropshire.
The Stewart Street site now sits empty following the removal of the Gasometer.
“Gasholders are an important part of our industrial heritage and during works like those at Stewart Street we undertake detailed heritage recording of the gasholders and always try to donate artifacts where we can. In this case it is great to find a new home for the plaque so close to where it has stood for almost 100 years.”
