The shell of the building was created in 1894 but in 1977 the Central Electricity Generating Board cut off Portsmouth's contribution to the National Grid. This ended Portsmouth’s 83 years of generating electricity.
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17. Portsmouth power station
Portsmouth harbour station and HMS Vernon. A view over Portsmouth Harbour station towards HMS Vernon and Portsmouth power station in 1952. Photo: -
18. Portsmouth power station
Portsmouth power station demolition. Demolition of the generating rooms in 1982.Picture courtesy of Geoff Whitte. Photo: -
19. Portsmouth power station
Portsmouth power station chimneys being taken down. Work had started on the dismantling of two of the best-known features of Portsmouth’s skyline. It marked the start of a three-month contract to demolish the twin 300ft chimneys at the former Portsmouth power station at Gunwharf Road, Old Portsmouth. Photo: -
20. Portsmouth power station
Traction engine in Warblington Street, Old Portsmouth with a boiler for Portsmouth power station, is a Harry Francis owned traction engine. Picture: Ralph Cousins collection. Photo: -