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The construction of the Trawsfynydd Nuclear Power Station, Snowdonia, North Wales
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The construction of the Trawsfynydd Nuclear Power Station, Snowdonia, North Wales
The construction of the Trawsfynydd Nuclear Power Station, Snowdonia, North Wales. The station opened in 1965 and generated electricty until 1991. Date: early 1960s
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1965 1991 Generated Nuclear Opened Power Snowdonia Electricty
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This evocative photograph captures the progress of the construction of the Trawsfynydd Nuclear Power Station in Snowdonia, North Wales during the early 1960s. The image offers a glimpse into the past of the British nuclear industry, a time when the country was at the forefront of atomic energy development. The power station, which opened in 1965, was one of the first of its kind in the UK and played a significant role in the nation's energy production until its decommissioning in 1991. The towering cranes and mounds of earth and rubble in the foreground attest to the massive engineering effort required to bring this project to fruition. The surrounding landscape, with its rugged mountains and rolling hills, adds a sense of grandeur and scale to the scene. This historical photograph not only documents an important chapter in the history of nuclear power but also showcases the ingenuity and determination of the engineers and workers who built it.
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