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.

33. Heysham Power Station memories
At the launch of a Safety First Event at Heysham Power Stations are British International cyclist Sean Yates, with from left, safety support officer Anita Russell, operations manager Norman Harrison, road safety advisor from Lancashire County Council, Dorothy Crane and technical and safety manager, Mark Treasure. Photo: GARTH HAMER

34. Heysham Power Station memories
Toddlers at Heysham Power Station's creche in their new safety seats donated by divisional director of Kwik Fit, Alan Denton. Photo: Clive Dainty

35. Heysham Power Station memories
The new intake of Heysham Power Stations apprentices in 2015. Back row from left: Leon Haworth, Miles Ibison, Evan Anderson, Matthew Morris, Liam Cutts, Sam Stevens. Front row from left: Chris Senior, Jack Sharples, Greg Howarth, Sasha Merrick, Cameron Gallacher. Photo: Submit

36. Heysham Power Station memories
Employees at Heysham 1 Power Station who raised £1,060.50 for the MacMillan Appeal at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary. They took part in a coast to coast cycle ride from Whitehaven in Cumbria to South Shields, Tyne and Wear. Appeals office assistant Carolyn Hartley received the cheque on behalf of the appeal committee. Photo: LORNE CAMPBELL

