Coal Fired Collection

Drax coal fired power station, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Paddle Steamer Leith 1837
The paddle steamer Leith arriving at Grantham Pier, Edinburgh. Built by R.Menzies & Sons for the General Steam Navigation Co 1837 and used by GSNC for coastal service between Leith and London

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Lynemouth Power Station, Northumberland, 2016. NZ3090

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EGGBOROUGH POWER STATION, A19, EGGBOROUGH, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE. An exterior view of Eggborough Power Station, seen from the south-east

Old steamship on Wakatipu lake, Queenstown, New Zealand

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EGGBOROUGH POWER STATION, A19, EGGBOROUGH, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE. A view of Eggborough Power Station from the south-west, showing a front-loader tractor working in the field in the foreground

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EGGBOROUGH POWER STATION, A19, EGGBOROUGH, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE. A view of Eggborough Power Station framed by trees, seen from the south-west

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EGGBOROUGH POWER STATION, A19, EGGBOROUGH, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE. An exterior view of Eggborough Power Station, seen from the south-west

Night Scene at an American Railway Junction by Currier & Ives, 1876 (lithograph)
2622476 Night Scene at an American Railway Junction by Currier & Ives, 1876 (lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M

Battersea Power Station, London, 25th May 1954

Aerial view of Battersea Power Station, London. 4th October 1962

Model of coal-fired power station

Model of British, coal-fired steam train, mid-20th century

Talnakh power station at night C018 / 2342
Electricity generation. View of the Talnakh-2 thermal power plant at night. Talnakh is part of the vast Norilsk metal ore field

Ratcliffe power station. The cooling towers of the Racliffe-on-Soar coal-fired power station behind the Midland main line railway track. Photographed in Nottinghamshire, England, UK

Tenement museum kitchen display C016 / 2551
Tenement museum kitchen display. The stove, irons, and gas light (far left) are typical of a late 19th-century to early 20th-century kitchen before the advent of electrical lighting and appliances

Burning fossils fuels, conceptual image C013 / 9856
Burning fossils fuels, conceptual image. Computer artwork of a lump of coal on fire, representing the burning of fossil fuels

Coal-fired powerstation, near Page, Arizona, U. S. A. may
Coal-fired powerstation, near Page, Arizona, U.S.A. may

View of marshland habitat with Es Murterar coal-fired powerstation in distance,s Albufera De Mallorca Natural Park, Muro and Sa Pobla, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, September

Boat - Vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw moored at quayside Lake Wakatipu Queenstown New Zealand
MAB-518 Boat - Vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw moored at quayside Lake Wakatipu Queenstown New Zealand This elegant steamship is the last remaining coal-fired passenger vessel

Fiddlers Ferry power station, Cheshire, UK, aerial photograph. This power station burns coal to produce electricity. Huge reserves of black coal are seen at lower left

Fulham Power Station. Smoke rising from chimneys at Fulham power Station during the 1960s. This coal-fired power station is located near the River Thames, London

Coal-fired power station. This power station burns coal to heat water. The resulting steam drives a turbine generator and produces electricity. Photographed at Wabamun Lake in Alberta, Canada

Coal power plant near Bergheim, North Rhine Westphalia, Germany, Europe

In 2008 China officially became the worlds largest emitter of C02 (greenhouse gases)
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Piles of coal in Heilongjiang Province, Northern China
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

The climate cmap protest site near Drax coal fired power station in yorkshire UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Drax coal fired power station in Yorkshire the single largest emitter of C02 in Western Europe
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

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"Coal Fired: A Journey Through Time and Power" Step back in time to 1837, when the Paddle Steamer Leith sailed gracefully along the waters, fueled by coal-fired engines. Witness the birth of industrialization as you explore Drax coal-fired power station in North Yorkshire, England. This colossal structure stands as a testament to mankind's insatiable hunger for energy. Travel further through history and discover Eggborough Power Station, an imposing figure on the landscape since its construction. Its towering chimneys belch plumes of smoke into the sky, symbolizing both progress and controversy surrounding fossil fuel consumption. Lynemouth Power Station beckons with its enigmatic presence. The juxtaposition of modern machinery against nature's beauty reminds us of our responsibility towards sustainable energy sources. Nightfall brings a mesmerizing scene at an American railway junction depicted in Currier & Ives' lithograph from 1876. Here, coal-fired locomotives chug tirelessly through the darkness, connecting communities and shaping nations. Battersea Power Station emerges like a titan amidst London's skyline on that fateful day in May 1954. Its iconic silhouette becomes etched into memory—a visual representation of Britain's post-war era. Take flight above Battersea Power Station in October 1962 for an aerial view that captures its grandeur from new heights. Marvel at this architectural marvel that once powered millions of homes while leaving an indelible mark on British culture. Across Europe lies Sines coal-fire power station nestled within Portugal's Alentejo region—an emblematic example of how different countries grapple with their energy needs amid environmental concerns. Finally, journey back to Peel Isle of Man circa 1920 where a train awaits passengers at the bustling station—coal-powered wheels ready to transport dreams and aspirations across vast landscapes. "Coal Fired" encapsulates not only historical milestones but also prompts reflection upon our evolving relationship with energy.