Since the 1980s, when the two reactors began generating power, the station has played a pivotal role in the Lancaster district as a major employer and supporter of community groups and charities.
Staff have rallied to raise thousands of pounds for charity and the power plant has hosted many visitors including school pupils and dignitaries.
A look through our archives uncovered lots of pictures taken by our photographers at the power station and of staff out in the local community, so we’ve put together a selection.
We hope you enjoy having a browse through them.
13. Heysham Power Station memories
EDF Energy chief executive Vincent De Rivaz, David Morris MP, Heysham 1 station director Ian Stuart and Heysham 2 station director Alan Oulton at the official opening of the new visitor centre. Photo: Nigel Slater
14. Heysham Power Station memories
Four-year-old Emma Young reflects on the artwork on her face at the opening of the new nursery at Heysham Power Station Visitor Centre. Photo: LORNE CAMPBELL
15. Heysham Power Station memories
Members of the management committee, staff and nursery children from the workplace nursery at Heysham Power Station, which was nominated for the Parents at Work Employer of the Year award. Photo: GARTH HAMER
16. Heysham Power Station memories
The old Heysham Power Station Visitor Centre. Photo: Submit