Ribble Power Station
From Graces Guide
of Penwortham near Preston
Ribble Power Station was a coal-fired electricity generating station on the River Ribble.
The station was built by the Corporation of Preston to replace a small privately-run generating station in the town.
1923 Construction started
1924 The station began supplying electricity to Preston and the surrounding area.
1925 Station officially opened
1928 Selected under the North-West England and North Wales Electricity Scheme
1943-7 The station was expanded with new equipment (known as the No.2 or 'B' station)
1976 the power station was closed and subsequently demolished.
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