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Administration building foyer JLP01_01_147_27
Filename: jlp01_01_147_27.jpg
Size: 7061 x 5424 (3.6MB)
Date: 29th 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
Administration building foyer JLP01_01_147_27
SHELL HAVEN OIL REFINERY, SHELL HAVEN, STANFORD LE HOPE, ESSEX. The ground floor entrance to the new administration building at Shell Haven Refinery, showing the circular lift tower and a woman walking down the winding tower staircase.
The caption beneath this album print reads Shell Haven Administration Block. Ground floor entrance, in the background is the lift tower which is circular and houses the electric passenger lift. On the right, the ground floor entrance to the circular staircase. The top section of picture shows the plaster feature in which the air conditioning louvre can be seen, and this octagonal feature gives an idea what the outside of the tower looks like the brickwork being similar
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Media ID 24107219
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1950s Development Office People
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the 1950s, capturing a moment in time at the Shell Haven Oil Refinery in Stanford Le Hope, Essex. The focal point of the image is the grand ground floor entrance to the newly constructed administration building. Standing tall and proud in the background is an impressive circular lift tower, housing an electric passenger lift that surely brought efficiency and convenience to this bustling workplace. A woman gracefully descends down a winding tower staircase, adding a sense of movement and life to this otherwise still scene. Her presence reminds us that behind these architectural marvels were hardworking individuals who contributed their skills and dedication towards progress. The top section of the picture showcases a unique plaster feature with an air conditioning louvre peeking through. This octagonal design gives us a glimpse into what lies beyond those walls – brickwork similar to what we see on the outside. Preserved by Historic England Archive, this print allows us to appreciate not only the beauty of architecture but also serves as a reminder of how industries like oil refineries played significant roles in shaping our history. It's fascinating how one photograph can transport us back in time, evoking curiosity about past developments while honoring those who made it all possible.
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