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 is the maker's plate from one of the three older engines (one from 1915 and two from 1927). The fourth engine was built in Letchworth in 1947. In 1990 this plant was in 24/7 operation and on the day of our visit three engines were running and one was down for maintenance.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.049548
Longitude
-0.888773