Willington Power Station, Nov15

[The Wombat]

I have wanted to revisit this place for a while with my wide angle lens, and recently the opportunity arose. I never cease to be impressed with the size of these huge towers.

For those who haven’t been, nothing will prepare you for their colossal size The second visit was still as awe inspiring as the first visit. The original 2 towers have had all the internal stripped but the latter 3 still have the internals.

Explore with KM Punk, JuJu & Lost Explorer

The coal fired power station was built in the 1950s in two phases. The first 2 towers closed in 1995, and the last 3 closing in 1999. The buildings have been demolished, and only the cooling towers still stand. The site is earmarked for a residential development, or a new gas power station.

KM Punk under the tower

thanks for looking

 

[krela]

Aren't they coming down early in 2016?

 

[Sam Haltin]

Nicely photographed. KM Punk is either a dwarf or that is a huge tower.

 

[mookster]

Aren't they coming down early in 2016?

Apparently the beginning of March if the rumblings are true.

 

[Rubex]

Great stuff Wombat! It seems you got to enjoy this place in the nick of time before it gets demolished! Lovely photos as always

 

[The Wombat]

Nicely photographed. KM Punk is either a dwarf or that is a huge tower.

Nope; Those towers are just huge

Apparently the beginning of March if the rumblings are true.

That would be a shame

Great stuff Wombat! It seems you got to enjoy this place in the nick of time before it gets demolished! Lovely photos as always

Thank you M'dear

 

[flyboys90]

The boggles at the size of these creatures,Great shots,thanks for sharing.

 

[The Wombat]

Many thanks everyone

 

[Wernok]

Great photos Wombat! Will be a shame to see them go..