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Motorway base-laying JLP01_08_054742
Filename: jlp01_08_054742.jpg
Size: 6844 x 5213 (7.3MB)
Date: 4th 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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Motorway base-laying JLP01_08_054742
DAVENTRY, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. Construction machines laying a dry-lean concrete base in Section D4 of the London to Yorkshire Motorway (the M1), as Laing workers dig a trench for central reservation drainage in the foreground.
Section D of the London to Yorkshire Motorway runs between Kislingbury and Dunchurch.
The caption beneath the corresponding album print notes the road is being laid to the east of Structure 113
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Media ID 24021755
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1950s Civil Engineering Construction Motorway People Road Transport Work
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in the construction of the London to Yorkshire Motorway (M1) during the 1950s. In Section D4, located between Kislingbury and Dunchurch, we witness the tireless efforts of Laing workers as they dig a trench for central reservation drainage in the foreground. Meanwhile, construction machines are seen laying a dry-lean concrete base for this vital motorway. The image showcases the remarkable progress made by civil engineering teams as they work towards connecting two major cities. The dedication and skill displayed by these workers is evident in their meticulous attention to detail. Notably, this particular section of road is being laid to the east of Structure 113, marking an important milestone in its development. The scale and complexity of such an undertaking highlight both the ambition and ingenuity required to create efficient transportation networks. As we admire this historic photograph from A© Historic England Archive, it serves as a reminder that infrastructure projects like these shape our society's growth and connectivity. This snapshot encapsulates not only a pivotal era in road transport but also pays homage to those who labored tirelessly behind-the-scenes to make it all possible.
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