Fiddler s Ferry Power Station THIS year has seen Warrington’s industrial landscape and economy changed forever. Several historic firms and iconic employers in the town were permanently closed in 2020, whether as a result of the effects of the coronavirus pandemic or other factors. Here, we have taken a look back at some of the big names we have lost over the past 12 months.
Fiddler’s Ferry For decades, Fiddler’s Ferry Power Station has towered over western parts of Warrington. But the landscape will soon look a lot different, as the coal-fired plant closed in March after nearly 50 years in operation.