Heysham Power Station through the years in 47 archive photos

Archive photographs capture the staff, visitors, fundraising events and community work associated with the country’s largest generating nuclear site.

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.

21. Heysham Power Station memories

Forklift truck 'learner' drivers, David Longhorn, Hugh Short and Tony Capp, workers from Heysham 2 power station, with principal of Lancaster and Morecambe College David Roddam and NVQ consultant co-ordinator Jean Jacobs. Photo: GARTH HAMER

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22. Heysham Power Station memories

Pupils from Lancaster Girls Grammar School (from left) Clare Fawcett, Catherine Street, Jen Rees and Gabrielle Quinn with their invention which detects and locates oil cooler tube leaks, which went on show at Heysham Power Station. Photo: Darren Andrews