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Edinburgh North West page 6

A Day in the Death of the GasWorks

GasWorks D
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A few yards further west and the tree which was previously at the right of the gasometer is now in front of it. Like the metal cylinder behind it, its days are numbered. In the foreground, old car tyres and concrete-filled cylinders complement the roundness of the main subject.
GasWorks F
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Zoomed in on the right hand side of the tower. More detail is apparent and the metal steps and catwalks can be seen more clearly.
GasWorks H
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Another view of the two remaining towers with the concrete-filled cylinders in the foreground.
GasWorks I
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A little bit further away and a street sign comes into view. This currently deserted street is called Long Craig Rigg.

GasWorks K
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Walking away now, but looking back we can see a recently-constructed building in the foreground. Its rectangular box shape contrasts with the metal cylinder behind.

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