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Framed Print : Pipeline installation JLP01_10_09476
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Pipeline installation JLP01_10_09476
LINCOLNSHIRE. A view of the installation of the Martin pipeline, showing two protective canopies being lowered into position so that welding can be carried out.
The Martin gas pipeline was installed in 1981 by Laing Industrial Engineering and Construction Ltd for British Gas. Running 84km from Hatton in Lincolnshire to Peterborough, it crossed 50 roads, eight rivers and four railways. The site headquarters was at Martin in Lincolnshire
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Media ID 24083940
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1980s Civil Engineering Engineering Gas Supply Lorry People Pipeline Truck Work
18"x14" Modern Frame
Introducing the Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection, featuring the captivating image "Pipeline installation JLP01_10_09476" by Historic England Archive. This stunning photograph, copyrighted by Joh from Historic England, transports you back in time to Lincolnshire, where the installation of the Martin pipeline is underway. Witness the intricate process as two protective canopies are carefully lowered into position, allowing welding to be carried out. Our museum-quality framed prints are meticulously crafted to preserve the rich detail and vibrant colors of this historical moment. Add this piece to your home or office décor and be inspired by the engineering marvels of the past.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in the installation of the Martin gas pipeline, showcasing the meticulous work of engineers in 1981. The image showcases two protective canopies being carefully lowered into position, creating a safe environment for welding to take place. The Martin pipeline, spanning an impressive 84km from Hatton in Lincolnshire to Peterborough, was a remarkable feat accomplished by Laing Industrial Engineering and Construction Ltd for British Gas. This engineering marvel crossed numerous obstacles including 50 roads, eight rivers, and four railways. The site headquarters were established at Martin in Lincolnshire. In this snapshot from history, we witness dedicated individuals working diligently on this vital infrastructure project. Their expertise and commitment ensured that communities would have access to reliable gas supply for years to come. The presence of trucks and lorries further emphasizes the scale of this operation as they transport essential materials and equipment required for construction. It is through such collaborative efforts that civil engineering projects like these become possible. Preserved within the Historic England Archive, this photograph serves as a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance during an era when technological advancements were shaping our world.
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