Osney Power Station is an important part of Oxford's industrial heritage. It opened on 18 June 1892 on an island site within the River Thames approximately one mile to the west of Oxford’s city centre and powered the first electric lightbulb in Oxford.
The power station closed in 1968. It was used by Oxford University’s Engineering Department and most recently for museum storage.
It is a building of considerable character and is much loved by residents. Its brick faced elevations are retained to reflect the architectural history of the building.