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Park Square Transformer blue plaque

Blue plaque
Park Square Transformer blue plaque
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This blue commemorative plaque records: Park Square Transformer. From 1895 rubber-covered cable carried 2000 volt A.C. current from Newport's first power station in Llanarth Street to transformers which reduced it to 200 volt for supplying the wealthier householders.

From the Open Plaques record 30514

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