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Barbican construction JLP01_08_072045
Filename: jlp01_08_072045.jpg
Size: 5262 x 6663 (7.0MB)
Date: 1st October 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
Barbican construction JLP01_08_072045
BARBICAN, CITY OF LONDON. A Laing labourer using a jackhammer to texturise a large concrete supporting column, during work on the foundations of the Barbican development
This image was catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in partnership with the John Laing Charitable Trust in 2019-20
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Media ID 23819111
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in the construction of the iconic Barbican development in the City of London. Taken by A© Historic England Archive, it showcases a Laing labourer diligently using a jackhammer to texturise a massive concrete supporting column. The sheer scale and complexity of this task is evident as we witness the dedication and skill required to shape these foundations. The image belongs to the Breaking New Ground Project, which was undertaken in collaboration with the John Laing Charitable Trust during 2019-20. This initiative aimed to document and preserve important moments in British architectural history, such as this one at Barbican. As we gaze upon this photograph, we are reminded of the immense effort put into constructing such monumental structures that define our urban landscapes. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and determination. The juxtaposition of man against machine highlights both their symbiotic relationship and individual significance within this grand endeavor. The laborer's focused expression reveals his commitment towards creating something enduring for future generations. Through this image, we gain insight into not only the physical construction process but also its historical context. It allows us to appreciate how each stroke from that jackhammer contributed to shaping an architectural masterpiece like Barbican – an embodiment of progress and modernity within London's cityscape.
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