The redundant coal power station on the bank of the River Thames. Station A was built in the 1930s and was joined to Station B when this was built in the 1950s. The two stations were identical in design, providing the well known four-chimney layout. It stopped producing electricity in 1983 as the preferred choice of fuel for electricity generation was changing from coal to oil, gas and nuclear power.
The station was the largest brick building in Europe and notable for its lavish interior fittings and decor. However, since its closure various redevelopment plans have stalled, and the building became a derelict shell. It is now a Grade II listed building and redevelopment plans continue to be proposed. Meanwhile it has has become an iconic structure, being used as the shooting location in many films, television programmes and videos etc. It has also more recently been used for various sporting, cultural and political events.