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North West Electricity Board Biography Biography
Formed in 1948 as part of the nationalisation of the electricity industry by the Electricity Act 1947. The assets of the Board passed to Norweb plc in 1990. Norweb plc was acquired by North West Water plc in 1995, the combined water and electricity companies becoming United Utilities (UU).

Scope and Content
Norweb No. 1 sub-area cable jointer's notebook, giving notes, instructions and specifications for electrical cable jointing and installation. Includes sketches and technical diagrams.
Physical description
The item is in a good condition.
Language
English
Archival history
The notebook belonged to the donor who used it when carrying out repairs during his employment as a Distribution Engineer at Norweb from 1948-1993.
Level of description
ITEM
Repository name
Science and Industry Museum

Associated people and organisations

Brown, W Alan Biography Biography
W Alan Brown worked from 1948 until 1993 as an electrical engineer for the state-owned power generating company, the North West Electricity Board (NORWEB).

Subject
Electricity
Electrical engineering
Conditions governing access
Open access.
Conditions governing Reproduction
Copies may be supplied in accordance with current copyright legislation and Science Museum Group terms and conditions.

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