Midlands Region

The Midlands is one of five C.E.G.B. operating Regions. It extends from the Welsh Border to the Wash and is responsible for 26 power stations which together produce nearly a third of the nation’s electricity. 

(from Willington Power Station Information booklet. Pub by C.E.G.B. 1978) 

Castle Donington Turbine Hall
Castle Donington
Drakelow Site 1964
Drakelow A,B & C
Photo donated by Jim Aldridge
Hams Hall A, B & C
Nottingham power station
Nottingham
Map of the Midlands Region showing all the power stations in 1978
CEGB Midlands Region magazine 1966
Power in Trust Sculture
This sculpture, Power in Trust, was at Staythorpe Power station

The Midlands – powerhouse of the nation

Ocker Hill outside
Ocker Hill Steam & Gas
Spondon A & H
Spondon A & H
Staythorpe A & B
Staythorpe A & B
Willington A & B site main office
Willington A & B