Electricity Substation, Moore Street, Sheffield
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Electricity Substation, Moore Street, Sheffield
Image: © Stephen Richards Taken: 11 Jun 2012
As Pevsner remarks, "a little known but outstanding expression of the Brutalist ethos", by Jefferson Sheard & Partners, 1965-68, for the Central Electricity Generating Board. A powerful building in more ways than one. Recognition was granted in 2013 - grade II listed.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.374846
Longitude
-1.478086