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Bridge Street Power Station

From Graces Guide

1891 The Northampton Electric Light and Power Co established the Bridge Street Power Station in Northampton town centre which started to supply current in 1891.

1897 the plant had a generating capacity of 425 kW and the maximum load was 182 kW.

1904 Northampton Corporation planned but failed to purchase the undertaking

1904 An extension order gave the company powers to extend supplies outside the borough.

By 1913 the growth in demand for electricity was such that the company sought to build a new generating station at Hardingstone Junction.

1919 The Hardingstone Junction Generating Station started to generated power. Bridge Street continued to supply dc for some time.

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