Description and History of Site:-
1902-5, massive red-brick and terracotta building, designed by Yerkes & Chapman for Brompton & Piccadilly Circus Railway to supply District and other railways, three allied tubes and part of LU system. One of earliest stations to rely exclusively on turbines. Largest traction power station in world when built.
Modernised 1970s, two of four original chimneys removed, closed October 2002.
Further Reading and References:-
Ashdown, John; Bussell, Michael; Carter, Paul. 'A Survey of Industrial Monuments of Greater London'. Thames Basin Archaeological Observers' Group, 1969
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Key Words :- Power station, underground railways
Address :- Lots Road, Chelsea, London, Greater London, SW10
Grid Ref :- TQ 264 770
Co-ordinates :- Lat 51.477846 , Long -0.181267
Local Authority :- Kensington and Chelsea London Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Greater London Council
Site Status :- Site extant - No Protection
Site Condition :- Site refurbished to residential housing
Site Dates :- 1905 -
Contributor :- GLIAS Database - 2 June 2018
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © GLIAS Database
Grid Ref :- TQ 264 770
Co-ordinates :- Lat 51.477846 , Long -0.181267
Local Authority :- Kensington and Chelsea London Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Greater London Council
Site Status :- Site extant - No Protection
Site Condition :- Site refurbished to residential housing
Site Dates :- 1905 -
Contributor :- GLIAS Database - 2 June 2018
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © GLIAS Database