Deanshanger Oxides - power house
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Deanshanger Oxides - power house
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 30 Jun 1990
Latterly operated by Harcros Chemicals, this iron oxide pigment works had a powerhouse containing four Browett, Lindley compound steam engines driving alternators. The plant was still at work when photographed but has subsequently been scrapped. This view shows two of the four sets. The closest set is being overhauled and the alternator has been removed and the crankcase doors are off. If I recall correctly this work was being done by a firm of marine engineers from Lowestoft. This sort of sight (and site) has very largely disappeared although I believe a power house survives in Northern Ireland.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.049548
Longitude
-0.888773