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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). Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England
Media ID 5342734
Filename: afl03_aeropictorial_r30695.jpg
Size: 4437 x 4260 (12.4MB)
Date: 3rd August 2011
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive Aerofilms
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: English Heritage Images
Owner URL: www.englishheritageimages.com
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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.
