Inside Battersea Power Station: Real life stories

Born and raised in Wandsworth, Rita shares her remarkable story in this short documentary film, reflecting on a life deeply rooted in the local community and the ever-changing city around her.

In the early 1950s, Rita began working as a typist at Battersea Power Station, an iconic site that once powered much of London and provided jobs for many local families. She remembers it as one of the happiest times in her life, filled with camaraderie, purpose, and a strong sense of community spirit.

Through this video we learn about the history of this iconic building but also the personal and heartwarming stories from the people who used to work there. From sneaking sandwiches up to the base of the power station’s chimney to witnessing its long years of decline, Rita’s reflections are filled with humour, resilience, and affection for the place she once called her workplace.

Today, as Battersea Power Station rises again as a landmark of modern London, Rita looks on with awe and pride. For her, it’s not just a building, it’s about preserving memories, honouring stories, and celebrating the strength of the Wandsworth community.

1000 LONDONERS
This film is part of 1000 Londoners, a ten-year digital project which aims to create a digital portrait of a city through 1000 of the people who identify themselves with it. The profile contains a 3 minute film that gives an insight into the life of the Londoner, as well as their personal photos of London and some answers to crucial questions about their views on London life. Over the course of the project we aim to reveal as many facets of the capital as possible, seeing city life from 1000 points of view.

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1000 Londoners is produced by South London based film production company and social enterprise, Chocolate Films. The filmmakers from Chocolate Films will be both producing the films and providing opportunities to young people and community groups to make their own short documentaries, which will contribute to the 1000 films. Visit www.chocolatefilms.com