Back O’ Th’ Bank generator (or Big Jennie as she’s affectionately known!)
An impressive AC generator with steam turbine, condenser and DC exciter sits in the middle of our current electricity gallery. Used at the Back o' th' Bank Power Station, Bolton, between 1923 and 1984. This turbogenerator was made by the English Electric Company and was one of six in operation in the turbine hall. This was used to condense the steam once it had passed through the turbine. The steam's movement through the turbine made the blades rotate, producing electricity.
Big Jennie is an imposing object, standing a good 3 or 4 foot taller than the average visitor, so it is doubtful she'll be moving anywhere during the redevelopment - and why would we want her to?!! Proudly displaying some robust engineering clout and still in working order to this day, we plan to bring her story to life through some clever light, sound and projector tricks!
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