Purley Way

The cooling towers of the gas works were huge, and featured in films including Terry Gilliam's Brazil (1985).

The development of the area for retail purposes was not the result of local planning guidance, but occurred as part of a national trend towards out of town shopping.

[2] The old power station chimneys, with the addition of illuminated bands in the store's blue and yellow colours, were retained as a prominent advertisement.

The store was revamped during 2006, to make it the largest IKEA in Britain: it was re launched in May 2006, at a ceremony attended by Mayor Maggie Mansell, and the ambassador of Sweden, Stefan Karlsson.

Ideas that have been aired for their use have included incorporating a museum of the site's history, and constructing a revolving restaurant at the top.

In the past, there has been a depository for the Science Museum in the Retail Park area, and Tramlink passes Purley Way.