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Coryton Refinery cafeteria JLP01_067_26
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Date: 11th October 2021
Source: Historic England
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© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
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Coryton Refinery cafeteria JLP01_067_26
CORYTON OIL REFINERY, THURROCK, ESSEX. Staff using the food counter at the newly built self-service cafeteria at Coryton Oil Refinery.
The caption beneath this album print reads The employees at Coryton Refinery at the help-yourself Cafeteria. 300 employees can be served at one sitting in this attractive new building. Consultants: The Lummus Company
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Media ID 23851944
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1950s Canteen Catering Industry Oil Refinery People Workmen
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The print captures a bustling scene at the newly built self-service cafeteria in Coryton Oil Refinery, located in Thurrock, Essex. In this snapshot from the 1950s, we see staff members eagerly utilizing the food counter to satisfy their hunger during lunchtime. The employees are seen queuing up with trays in hand, ready to select their meals from an array of delicious options. The caption beneath this album print highlights the efficiency and capacity of the cafeteria. It states that this attractive new building can serve up to 300 employees at one sitting. This impressive feat is made possible by its self-service system, allowing workers to quickly grab their meals and find a seat within the spacious dining area. Consultants for this project were credited as The Lummus Company, who undoubtedly played a crucial role in designing such a functional space for catering to the needs of hardworking individuals within the oil refinery industry. This historical photograph not only showcases an important aspect of daily life at Coryton Refinery but also provides insight into how workplaces have evolved over time. It serves as a reminder of how communal spaces like cafeterias play an integral part in fostering camaraderie among colleagues while providing nourishment during busy workdays.
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