Welwyn Garden Heritage - Town Trail

8 - Esso Station - site of first electricity substation

8 - Esso Station - site of first electricity substation

The first electricity substation was built on this corner in 1922. A stable supply of electricity was vital for homes and industry and for street lighting to replace the original oil lamps.

WGC Electricity Substation
WGC Electricity Substation.

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