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.

25. Heysham Power Station memories

Organisers of a Heysham 2 Power Station coffee morning, Pauline Abbott (front right) and Chris Holland (centre), with Volunteer Coordinator at St John's Hospice Jean Lawrence (left) and power station workers. The coffee morning raised £340 for The Macmillan Nurse Appeal. Photo: DARREN ANDREWS

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26. Heysham Power Station memories

Workers from Heysham Power Stations 1 and 2 who donated £600 to Derian House Children's Hospice, MacMillan Appeal and the Special Care Baby Unit, the proceeds from a sponsored cycle ride round trip from Heysham to Hartlepool. Accepting one of the cheques on behalf of the MacMillan Appeal is appeal manager Alma Carruthers. Photo: GARTH HAMER