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Dagenham Works JLP01_10_00603A
Filename: jlp01_10_00603a.jpg
Size: 6617 x 5275 (7.2MB)
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
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Historic England
Dagenham Works JLP01_10_00603A
FORD MOTOR WORKS, BARKING AND DAGENHAM, GREATER LONDON. A man seated at a control desk at the Ford Motor Company Works, operating a row of Munck cranes.
This image was catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in partnership with the John Laing Charitable Trust in 2019-20
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Media ID 24022627
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1970s Factory Industry Manufacturing People Technology Work Computers
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures a moment in the bustling Ford Motor Company Works in Barking and Dagenham, Greater London during the 1970s. The image showcases a man seated at a control desk, surrounded by advanced technology of that era. His focused expression reveals his dedication as he operates a row of Munck cranes, essential lifting equipment used in the manufacturing process. The photo is part of the Breaking New Ground Project, an initiative undertaken by Historic England Archive in collaboration with the John Laing Charitable Trust between 2019-20. It serves as a testament to the significance of this industrial site and its contribution to British manufacturing history. The Ford Motor Company Works played an integral role in shaping both local communities and national industry. This snapshot offers us a glimpse into the world behind car production - where people worked tirelessly alongside cutting-edge computers and machinery to bring vehicles to life. As we admire this remarkable print, it reminds us of how far technology has evolved since then while also highlighting the importance of preserving our industrial heritage for future generations.
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