Timber-framed glass doors encase five reactors in the White Bay Power Station Switch House, their surfaces clouded by years of dust and grime. Arranged in a perfect row, they almost appear to be displayed in a museum showcase, preserved behind glass as relics of a lost industrial age.
The lacquered timber frames still hold their polish, a deep warmth contrasting against the cold precision of the machinery within. The copper handles, though dulled by time, bear the unmistakable imprint of human touch. The middle of each grip has been polished to a gleam, worn smooth by countless hands opening and closing these doors in the station’s working years.
Behind the glass, the deep red reactor housings stand intact, mounted on ceramic insulators that once provided a crucial barrier between high-voltage currents and the steel framework below. Each panel is labeled in careful, hand-painted lettering, a relic of a time when even the smallest details were shaped by craft rather than automation.
This print captures the beauty of industrial craftsmanship, offering a striking statement piece for collectors and interior spaces with a fascination for abandoned infrastructure.
Printed on museum-quality archival paper, ensuring rich tones and exceptional clarity for a lasting impression.