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Westwood Power Station
Photo: Mick Langton
Photo: Mick Langton
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Item #: 16368
Item #: 16368
Westwood Power tation viewed from the Manchester line, April 1989 shortly before demolition
A good set of pictures Mick, might that be the "disruption dept." shed (sorry I mean Sherpa)in the background? Hope you are still enjoying the old retirement. Have you heard owt from "Fiddler" Macrae since he finished?
Comment by: IanMcL on 27th November 2010 at 23:38
Great Picture! My father Jim McLoughlin worked here for about 10 years or so 'til his death in 1979
Comment by: KathhWal on 2nd December 2010 at 01:14
My uncle worked here for many years before he moved on promotion to Carrington Power Station. His name was Jack Holden.
I think the power station was demolished in 1990 - the cooling towers at Westwood came down in January 1989. I seem to remember there was a year inbetween them both disappearing from the skyline.
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