Torquay Power Station
From Graces Guide
From the late 1890s, Newton Abbot and Torquay each developed their own electricity generating capacity to serve their local areas.
1898 Station built at Beacon Quay on Torquay seafront.
1920s Torquay Corporation acquired the Newton Abbot power station, and built a new station at Beacon Quay, Torquay.
1924 The new station, serving both Newton Abbot and Torquay, was opened at Jetty Marsh.
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Sources of Information
- [1] Generating Station in South West England