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Framed Print : Supervising JLP01_08_060385
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Supervising JLP01_08_060385
EMPRESS STATE BUILDING, Lillie Road, Earls Court, HAMMERSMITH AND FULHAM, GREATER LONDON. Managers gathering to watch a worker pour out the topmost load of concrete on the roof of the Empress State Building, Earls Court, London.
The men pictured, left to right are: G. E. Margetts, Agent, P. Clarke, R. Hill, C. Farrow, General Foreman and W. Pitman, District Manager.
This photograph was used in the August 1961 issue of Team Spirit, the Laing company newsletter
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Media ID 24350383
© Historic England Archive
1960s Concrete Construction Office People Urban Landscape Work
12"x10" Modern Frame
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection: "Supervising JLP01_08_060385" by Historic England Archive. This captivating photograph, copyrighted by Joh from Historic England, transports you back in time to the Empress State Building in Earls Court, Hammersmith and Fulham, Greater London. Witness the historic moment as managers gather to observe the final pour of concrete on the building's iconic roof. Relive the past with this beautifully framed print, an essential piece for history enthusiasts and art collectors alike. Add a touch of timeless charm to your home or office décor.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. 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 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in the construction of the iconic Empress State Building in Earls Court, London. The image showcases a group of managers gathered on the rooftop, their eyes fixed on a worker pouring out the topmost load of concrete. It is an awe-inspiring sight that symbolizes both progress and teamwork. The men featured in this photograph are identified from left to right as G. E. Margetts, Agent; P. Clarke; R. Hill; C. Farrow, General Foreman; and W. Pitman, District Manager. Their presence signifies their crucial roles in overseeing this monumental project. Taken during the 1960s by A© Historic England Archive for Team Spirit, Laing company's newsletter published in August 1961, this image offers us a glimpse into the world of urban construction during that era. The composition beautifully juxtaposes human figures against the backdrop of an evolving cityscape - a testament to man's ability to shape his environment through hard work and determination. As we admire this snapshot frozen in time, let us appreciate not only the physical labor involved but also acknowledge those who worked tirelessly behind-the-scenes to bring such architectural marvels to life.
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