Savonius rotor
Savonius rotor for generating electricity on the roof at 58-66 Euston Street with St Pancras Station in the background, 1976.
It was built by Alex Smith from a 50 gallon oil drum. The rotor made enough electricity to power a car headlight and charge a battery in the workshop.
Reference number: 35334NW
Photographer: NIck Wates
Date of capture: 1975
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Cross-legged
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The kitchen
The kitchen at No 12 Tolmers Square.
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Glazing
The south side of Tolmers Square viewed from Euston Road
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Jumble fun
Jumble sale in a squat in Drummond Street, 1974.
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Shared garden
Back yards of 58-66 Euston Street, 1975
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Corinne is moving to number 12
Corinne sends out a change of address card