Ribble Power Station

of Penwortham near Preston

Ribble Power Station was a coal-fired electricity generating station on the River Ribble.

The station was built by the Corporation of Preston to replace a small privately-run generating station in the town.

1923 Construction started

1924 The station began supplying electricity to Preston and the surrounding area.

1925 Station officially opened

1943-7 The station was expanded with new equipment (known as the No.2 or 'B' station)

1976 the power station was closed and subsequently demolished.

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