Hi everyone,
History:
RWE npower has been involved in generating power at Willington for many years.
The former, coal fired Willington A Power Station was officially opened by the Duke of Devonshire in October, 1959. Immediately after its opening, construction work began on Willington B, which started generating electricity in 1962.
Willington A and B power stations were closed in 1995 and 1999 respectively. They have since been demolished but their cooling towers, some foundation structures and other infrastructure, was retained. The proposed Willington C Power Station, if implemented, would be constructed on the site of these existing facilities.
The Visit:
Well what can I say. What I love about about UE is the fact that what you can take in can be so varied. These were a little special.
You can spot them long before arriving there, so dominating on the horizon.
You know they're going to be big but perhaps you under estimate them.
We spent around two hours here. So photogenic it's crazy.
The one thing I will take away from them is the sounds they make. The wind hits them and they come alive, it's exciting, like a deep low whistle.
The echo from inside was just too awesome.
The Images:
History:
RWE npower has been involved in generating power at Willington for many years.
The former, coal fired Willington A Power Station was officially opened by the Duke of Devonshire in October, 1959. Immediately after its opening, construction work began on Willington B, which started generating electricity in 1962.
Willington A and B power stations were closed in 1995 and 1999 respectively. They have since been demolished but their cooling towers, some foundation structures and other infrastructure, was retained. The proposed Willington C Power Station, if implemented, would be constructed on the site of these existing facilities.
The Visit:
Well what can I say. What I love about about UE is the fact that what you can take in can be so varied. These were a little special.
You can spot them long before arriving there, so dominating on the horizon.
You know they're going to be big but perhaps you under estimate them.
We spent around two hours here. So photogenic it's crazy.
The one thing I will take away from them is the sounds they make. The wind hits them and they come alive, it's exciting, like a deep low whistle.
The echo from inside was just too awesome.
The Images: