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The Power of Worcester

The Cripplegate Park Plaques

Noticed something different about Cripplegate Park?  That's right, there are 5 small information plaques on 5 benches throughout the park - have you found them all?

Each of them has a number.  Follow the corresponding links below to find out more information about the history of electricity in Worcester.

Plaque 1 When Worcester Supplied Its Own Power

Plaque 2 Personal Stories Connected With The Hylton Road Power Station

Plaque 3 The Power Of Worcester Film

Plaque 4 The Architecture Of Worcester's Electricity Department

Plaque 5 Know Your Place - Worcester - share your memories of Worcester

 

 

 

 

 

             

 

Find out more about 'The Power of Worcester project'

Find out more about Crave Arts

'The Power of Worcester' was funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and The Elmley Foundation

The Cripplegate Park plaques were developed and installed in partnership with Worcester City Council.  

Image of Worcester's Hylton Road power station, Worcester City Council Historic Environment Record

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