The Nuclear Power Station was planned in 1969 and began generating electricity in 1983. It was originally owned by The Central Electricity Generating Board but is now owned and operated by EDF energy. Although it was scheduled to close in 2010, it should continue production till 2019.
Along with many other “works” teams that have featured on the Fixture lists over the years, Hartlepool Power Station turned out sides over the years. We don’t have a date for this image, news would be welcomed, as would images of any of the Monsanto, British Telecom or Foster, Wheeler sides that have played in the area.
More detail »Shows machinery inside Hartlepool Power Station.
More detail »An image of the 1989 Power Station crew and boat that qualified on The Serpentine in Hyde Park, London, for the World Championships held in New Zealand.
More detail »In 1971, John Laing took over the disused William Gray Shipyard at Graythorp and offshore oil rigs were built on the site. The site is now owned by Able UK and fairly recently was known for the infamous 'ghost ships' which were dismantled there.
The Nuclear Power Station can be seen in the background.
The photo was taken in February 1985.
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