The old Rye House Generating Station was officially opened on July 22nd 1954 by the Hon. David Bowes-Lyon, Lord Lieutenant of Hertfordshire. The Station was designed and engineered by the North Metropolitan Power Station Company Ltd, with Sir Giles Gilbert Scott advising upon the architectural design. Under the Electricity Act, 1947, the Station became the responsibility of the Eastern Division of... 

Hoddesdon  Heritage Trail – Shops, businesses and buildings of historic interest in Hoddesdon High Street Rye House Rye House Gatehouse Rye House Gatehouse was one of the first brick built buildings in the country. The house formed the hub of what was a large estate for its time. Rye House is also known as one of the finest medieval moated sites in Hertfordshire.     Cedars Park Cedars Park,... 

Rye House Gatehouse was one of the first brick built buildings in the country. The house formed the hub of what was a large estate for its time. Rye House is also known as one of the finest medieval moated sites in Hertfordshire. Rye House Gatehouse is a grade 1 listed building It is also an important place in the countries history, the Rye House Plot – the unsuccessful attempt to assassinate King...