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Southbank Coke Ovens The Process I’m not particularly well versed on the workings of coke ovens, but in simple terms, bituminous coal is transported to a top of a tall structure, known as a charging tower. From there coal is dropped into the charging car, which travels along the top of the...

Background What a relief it was to tick this one off the list. I've been itching to plunge into the vast expanse of the former SSI steelworks for ages, but the many stories of very vigilant security had put me off heading right up to the other end of the country to try my luck. I had pinned all...