 The station's main building stood until 2017 as a rare example of an early power station, dating from before the nationalisation of the United Kingdom's electrical supply industry.The station was opened in 1903 with a total generating capacity of 970 kilowatts, the electricity generated being used to power a tram system, and provide local households and streets with electric lighting.The station ceased generating electricity in 1919, however the structure was retained for use as a sub-station until 1946 when the tram line closed.