Kingston Power Station (8)
During the late 1970's I was fortunate to visit the Kingston Power Station in Down Hall Road Kingston-Upon-Thames. This fine power station was due to be demolished and was closed in October 1980. It was opened in 1948 by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth.
The pictures show the interior, control desk, the coal conveyor, one of the chimneys and Kingston coat of arms on the lead rainwater down pipes. [A great deal of thought and care went into the construction of this fine building.] A rooftop view of Kingston with Bentalls store can be seen in the picture.
All no more and another cathedral to electric power gone for ever.
Kingston Power Station (8)
During the late 1970's I was fortunate to visit the Kingston Power Station in Down Hall Road Kingston-Upon-Thames. This fine power station was due to be demolished and was closed in October 1980. It was opened in 1948 by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth.
The pictures show the interior, control desk, the coal conveyor, one of the chimneys and Kingston coat of arms on the lead rainwater down pipes. [A great deal of thought and care went into the construction of this fine building.] A rooftop view of Kingston with Bentalls store can be seen in the picture.
All no more and another cathedral to electric power gone for ever.