Heysham Power Station’s role as a major employer and supporter of community organisations is documented in this collection of 47 archive photographs.
The pictures span the decades since the 1980s, when its two reactors began generating power, and show staff both at the station and out in the local community.
Employees have raised thousands of pounds for charities and good causes over the years, while the power plant has welcomed visitors including school pupils and dignitaries.
With two operating power stations, Heysham is the country’s largest generating nuclear site and has played a pivotal role in the Lancaster district.
Our photographers have recorded many of those moments, from fundraising events to visits and everyday life involving the workforce.
Here is a selection of 47 nostalgic pictures uncovered in our archives.
37. Heysham Power Station memories
Representatives from the local authorities, Chamber of Commerce, colleges and universties and local MPs taking part in a discussion with DTI Minister Richard Caborn during his talk at Heysham Power Station. Photo: GARTH HAMER
38. Heysham Power Station memories
Alan Purdy, Hartlepool Simulator Tutor, with Clive Shaw, Heysham 1 Simulator Tutor, run through an exercise on Heysham Power Station's new simulator watched by Norman Harrison, Heysham 1 Station Director and Peter Webster, Hartlepool Station Director. Photo: Mark Harrison
40. Heysham Power Station memories
Gwen Parry-Jones, station director Heysham 1, the Rev David Tickner, Heysham Power Stations' industrial chaplain, Bishop Nicholas Reade and Paul Winkle, station director. Photo: Submit