Thomas McLucas & William McLucas
About Thomas McLucas & William McLucas
Thomas and William McLucas are artists with backgrounds in architecture and found object sculpture; they are engaged with the heritage of Newham through their project on the Beckton gasworks. Growing up in a terrace built for the gasworks employees, their proximity to this landmark ignited their interest in exploring its architectural and technological significance in the local area. Their work aims to explore how the gasworks have influenced the local landscape over time, including the use of the land since its closure in 1969.
Thomas McLucas & William McLucas's Records
Beckton has undergone a state of change since the gasworks closure in 1969. The following photos show how the area has changed over the years with a selection of archival...
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