The illumination of the Esso oil terminal on the northern bank of the Ely Tidal Harbour complete with a coastal tanker. Originally opened in 1889 as the Victoria Petroleum Works it changed hands and became under the ownership of Russian Oil Products. Subsequently, it became the Regent Oil Company between the years 1933 and 1962 and finally passed to Esso Petroleum in 1965. The facility closed in September 1985 when Avonmouth became the distribution centre. Many thanks to Matt for these images.
[146]