Birmingham Compressed Air Works

[Heartland]

One of the less known aspects of Birmingham was the Compressed Air establisment in Artillery Street, that used steam engines to compress air that was pumped in pipes along local streets to provide compressed air to work engines in various factories nearby. The problems of keeping the pipes sealed and prevent leaks did not ensure commercial success and the premises were sold. Another ill-fated business Birmingham Carbide had a part the premises until 1900 and later the site was occupied for paint making


This map image taken from a section of the First Ordnance Survey shows the buildings that had access to the Birmingham & Warwick Canal

 

[mikejee]

I have gone into this in more detail including an estimate of the area covered at https://birminghamhistory.co.uk/for...am-compressed-air-power-co.39505/#post-447541

 

[Brookfields Lad]

I have gone into this in more detail including an estimate of the area covered at https://birminghamhistory.co.uk/for...am-compressed-air-power-co.39505/#post-447541

A very interesting article Mike. Thanks for researching it.