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Control Room JLP01_09_870088
Filename: jlp01_09_870088.jpg
Size: 6808 x 5315 (4.3MB)
Date: 5th November 2021
Source: Historic England
Credit: A© Historic England Archive. Joh
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
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Control Room JLP01_09_870088
Glaxo Pharmaceutical Works, Park Road, Ware, East Hertfordshire. A worker entering data at a computer terminal in the control room of the boiler house at the Glaxo site in Ware.
Laing built the new research building, gatehouse and services block at the Ware Glaxo site between 1985 and 1987, this £ 7.5m contract was Phase IV of construction at the extensive site and multiple buildings were added in following years
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Media ID 24022625
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1980s People Work Buttons Computer Controls Terminal
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a pivotal moment in the bustling control room of Glaxo Pharmaceutical Works in Ware, East Hertfordshire. The image showcases a dedicated worker engrossed in entering crucial data at a computer terminal, surrounded by an array of controls and buttons. The significance of this scene lies not only in its representation of the pharmaceutical industry's technological advancements but also in its historical context. Laing, renowned for their construction expertise, played a vital role in shaping the Glaxo site during the mid-1980s to late 1980s. This particular £7.5 million contract marked Phase IV of construction at the expansive site. As we delve into this snapshot from the past, it becomes evident that Glaxo's growth was not limited to one building alone. Multiple structures were added throughout subsequent years as part of their expansion plans. Beyond its architectural significance, this photograph offers us a glimpse into life and work during the 1980s. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and dedication within an industry driven by innovation and scientific progress. Preserved by A© Historic England Archive, this image stands as both a tribute to those who contributed to Glaxo's success and an intriguing piece of history waiting to be explored further.
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