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Control desk DP249336
Coal and Oil Fired Power Stations: Cottam Power Station, Outgang Lane, Retford, Nottinghamshire. Control room showing unit control desk and lighting above. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England Archive
Media ID 21166555
Filename: DP249336.jpg
Size: 10124 x 7540 (38.7MB)
Date: 10th June 2021
Source: Historic England
Credit: A© Historic England Archive, Jam
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Urgency (1-8) 5=normal: 5
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
Job Title: Staff Photographer
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This print takes us back in time to the heart of Cottam Power Station, located in the picturesque Outgang Lane, Retford, Nottinghamshire. The image showcases a mesmerizing control room with its focal point being the unit control desk and the illuminating lighting fixtures above. Renowned photographer James O. Davies has skillfully captured this scene from Historic England's archives, transporting us to an era that exudes both nostalgia and futuristic charm. Reminiscent of a retro space ship or starship bridge straight out of science fiction novels, this control room embodies elements of the atomic age and space age aesthetics. The array of buttons, dials, computer panels, monitors, and intricate electrical systems create an atmosphere brimming with technological marvels. James O. Davies' lens captures every detail meticulously; each button seems ready to be pressed as if it holds immense power within its grasp. This photograph invites viewers on a journey through time where electricity was harnessed by human ingenuity at its finest. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece of history frozen in time by Davies' artistry, we are reminded not only of our past achievements but also inspired for what lies ahead in our ever-evolving world.
