Greenwich Power Station

Greenwich Power Station is a standby gas and formerly oil and coal-fired power station by the River Thames at Greenwich in south-east London. Originally constructed to supply power for London's tram system, since 1988 it has been London Underground's central emergency power supply, providing power if there is partial or total loss of National Grid supplies.

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Power station
…is operated by London Underground
…dates from 1906
Description: power station in Greenwich, London, England, UK

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Royal Observatory and Cutty Sark.

Royal Observatory

Museum

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The Royal Observatory, Greenwich is an observatory… Royal Observatory is situated 2,900 feet south of Greenwich Power Station.

Cutty Sark

Museum

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Cutty Sark is a British clipper ship. Cutty Sark is situated 2,200 feet southwest of Greenwich Power Station.

National Maritime Museum

Museum

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The National Maritime Museum is a maritime museum in Greenwich, London. National Maritime Museum is situated 1,900 feet southwest of Greenwich Power Station.