In 1891/1892, the building seen, top left, was erected as the Hove Electricity Works, generating Direct Current for the householders in east and Central Hove. There were the very few buildings beyond Sackville Road, and hardly any above the Railway. In fact Davidor Road was then considered as being on the northern fringe of the town.
Even after the Southwick Power Station was built in 1906 the Woks continued to operate, with decreasing customers, until generating ceased on 30 June 1958. The building was then put to other uses until its demolition in the summer of 1985. Date of all photographs 29 May 1983
Image Reference: JG_11_130.tif
Date: 1983
Image Details: Original monochrome print
Size of Original: 151x94
Place: Hove
Additional Information: No comment
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