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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?

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

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Plaque 1 When Worcester Supplied Its Own Power

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Plaque 2 Personal Stories Connected With The Hylton Road Power Station

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Plaque 3 The Power Of Worcester Film

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Plaque 4 The Architecture Of Worcester's Electricity Department

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

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Find out more about 'The Power of Worcester project'

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Find out more about Crave Arts

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'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.  

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

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