The story of how and when Gloucestershire got electricity – and why Stroud was late to the party!
Stroud gas
works, like many gas works, was in the way of building a power station because of threats to local shareholders
“Gloucestershire comes to the light” is the story of how the county got electric power. It is a surprisingly contorted tale about something we generally take for granted in this day and age. The talk brings the story up to date.
We enjoyed a comprehensive analysis and a beautifully illustrated talk by Tony Conder on Thursday 3 March 2022 at 7.30pm via Zoom. A recording will be available on request.