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NORWEB

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UK regional electricity supplier (1948–1995)

Norweb, originally the North Western Electricity Board, was a British electricity supply and distribution company. It supplied electricity to about 4.7 million industrial, commercial and domestic customers in the North West of England, although Merseyside and parts of Cheshire were instead covered by Manweb.2 It was founded in 1947.1 It ceased to exist in 1993.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Aug 14, 1947Founded1
  • Industryelectric power industry1

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Norweb, originally the North Western Electricity Board, was a British electricity supply and distribution company. It supplied electricity to about 4.7 million industrial, commercial and domestic customers in the North West of England, although Merseyside and parts of Cheshire were instead covered by Manweb.2

Timeline

  1. Dec 10, 1993Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. Aug 14, 1947Founded Founded1

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