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Southampton Power Station

Buildings and structures in SouthamptonEngvarB from September 2020Power stations in South East England

Southampton Power Station was a coal fired power station built by Southampton corporation that operated between 1904 and 1977.

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Southampton Power Station
Harbour Parade, Southampton The Polygon

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SO15 1QJ Southampton, The Polygon
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