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				This photo shows the number 4 blast furnace (tallest structure except for the chimney stacks). To its immediate left are the 3 domed topped hot blast stoves. To the far left is the gas holder. The plume of white steam comes from the coke ovens quenching tower and indicates the oven has recently been pushed and is currently being quenched.
Donor : John Anderson
Location
South Durham Steel WorksSouth Durham Steel Works later British Steel. SEE NOTE BELOW FOR HISTORY
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