Fiddler's Ferry Power Station
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Fiddler's Ferry Power Station
Image: © William Starkey Taken: 15 Mar 2013
Fiddler's Ferry power station at Cuerdley Cross, viewed across the River Mersey from Runcorn, 3km distant. This 2000MW coal-fired power station became operational in 1973, and is currently owned by Scottish and Southern Energy. It is a significant landmark when viewed across the river from Runcorn, and features in urban artwork painted by local schoolchildren, see: Image
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Image Location
Latitude
53.371497
Longitude
-2.685921