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Didcot Power Station 33857_023
Filename: 33857_023.jpg
Size: 7360 x 4912 (9.8MB)
Date: 5th October 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: © His toric England Archive. Fio
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
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Source: His toric England Archive
Owner URL: https ://images .his toricenglands ervices .org.uk/
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Didcot Power Station 33857_023
Didcot Power Station, Oxfordshire, 2019
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 26413048
© Historic England Archive
Chimney Demolition Power Station
EDITORS COMMENTS
This aerial photograph, captured by Fionas mall, showcases the iconic Didcot Power Station in Oxfordshire. The image provides a unique perspective of this industrial marvel, highlighting its imposing chimney and intricate infrastructure. Built in 1968, Didcot Power Station has long been an integral part of the region's landscape and history. The composition beautifully captures the power station against a backdrop of sprawling green fields and distant urban development. Its towering chimney stands tall as a symbol of progress and energy generation that once fueled countless homes and industries. However, there is also an air of melancholy surrounding this print as it immortalizes the power station during its final days before demolition. As one gazes at this photograph, they are reminded not only of the physical presence that defined Didcot Power Station but also its significance within local communities. For decades, it provided employment opportunities for many residents while simultaneously powering households across Oxfordshire. Fionas mall's skillful photography allows us to reflect on both the past and future; capturing a moment frozen in time just before change sweeps through. This image serves as a poignant reminder of how our landscapes evolve over time – old structures making way for new possibilities. Historic England preserves such images to ensure that even after their physical existence fades away, these landmarks remain etched into our collective memory.
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