Goosehouse power station, 1965
An unusual view of the £2million Goosehouse power station built for WPM at Eccleshill shortly before it opened in 1965.
The power plant would provide steam and electricity for the wallpaper producer’s six factories around Darwen and Lower Darwen.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel