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Power Station EAR030695
OCKER HILL POWER STATION, Tipton, Staffordshire. Aerial view of a coal-fired power station with three cooling towers emitting steam. It was opened in 1902 to supply power to the Black Country. It closed in 1977 and the site is occupied by a housing estate built in the 1990s. Photographed by Aeropictorial in 1957. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)
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Media ID 5342734
© Historic England
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the Media Storehouse Framed Print of "Power Station EAR030695" by Aeropictorial from Historic England. This captivating aerial view transports you back in time to Ocker Hill Power Station in Tipton, Staffordshire, opened in 1902. Witness the grandeur of the coal-fired powerhouse with its iconic three cooling towers gracefully emitting steam. A must-have for history enthusiasts and industrial art aficionados, this framed print adds a touch of nostalgia and character to any space. Embrace the past and bring this piece of history into your home or office.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This aerial photograph, taken by Aeropictorial in 1957, showcases the Ocker Hill Power Station in Tipton, Staffordshire. The image reveals the industrial grandeur of the coal-fired power station, with its three imposing cooling towers billowing out steam against the backdrop of a largely monochrome landscape. Opened in 1902, the power station played a pivotal role in supplying electricity to the Black Country, an industrial region in the West Midlands of England. The towering structures were symbols of progress and innovation, providing power to fuel the region's burgeoning industries. The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, capturing the power station in its prime. However, the story of Ocker Hill Power Station did not end there. The plant closed its doors in 1977, marking the end of an era for the industrial landscape. The site, now occupied by a housing estate built in the 1990s, stands as a testament to the passage of time and the evolving nature of industry. The image, part of the Aerofilms Collection held by Historic England, offers a unique perspective on the power station and the surrounding area. It invites us to reflect on the past and consider the transformative impact of industrialization on our communities and environments.
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