Cliff Quay Generating Station

1950 , Ipswich (Suffolk)

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A promotional film of the official opening of Cliff Quay Electricity Generating Station.

The Cliff Quay Electricity Generating Station on the River Orwell was opened on 9th June, 1950. The British Electricity Authority collier, SS Cliff Quay arrives and officials go aboard. At a reception, Lord Citrine, the chairman of the Central Electricity Authority, speaks into a BBC microphone; he talks about the contractors and the value of the new station. Alderman Grimwade of Ipswich declares the station open and unveils a plaque. Mr Clinch, Controller of the Eastern Region, explains the generating station's output. Presentations are followed by a tour of the station: the turbines inside and the grid sub-station outside. Finally, the guests have tea and depart.

Featured Buildings

Cliff Quay Electricity Generating Station

Featured Events

Opening Ceremony of Cliff Quay Electricity Generating Station

Keywords

Ceremony; Collier; Electricity; National grid; Speeches; Turbine

Background Information

Cliff Quay station was run down from 31st October 1984. It last generated power on 22nd March 1985 and closed on 31st October of the same year.

Manifestations

Cliff Quay Generating Station

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    INV381668
    Canonical Title
    Unknown
    Carrier Type
    DV digital
    Dimension
    Duration
    0:12:47
    Modification Date
    10/05/2011
    Parts
    Reference
    708073
  • Activities
    Barcode
    INV240035
    Canonical Title
    Unknown
    Carrier Type
    master digital
    Dimension
    Duration
    0:12:47
    Modification Date
    20/05/2008
    Parts
    Reference
    670747
  • Activities
    Barcode
    INV197649
    Canonical Identifier
    A-92
    Canonical Title
    Unknown
    Carrier Type
    16mm film
    Identifier
    Image Polarity
    positive
    Modification Date
    25/06/2021
    Parts
    Reference
    561188

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