In a world of cyber-hacking where energy security is paramount, it is hard to imagine almost a fifth of London’s power – including that of Buckingham Palace – being controlled with an on-off switch inside Battersea Power Station. But back in the 1950’s this was the case; although at least the control for Buckingham Palace was code-named ‘Carnaby Street 2’, to throw off any wrong-doers. From Friday October 14th, members of the public will be able to sip cocktails, go shopping, and meet for dinner amongst the original dials and switches which once regulated the supply of electricity to some of the capital’s most important landmarks, from the Houses of Parliament and Wimbledon, to ‘Carnaby Street 2’.
