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Filename: jlp01_08_083042.jpg
Size: 6564 x 5132 (7.2MB)
Date: 18th January 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: A© Historic England Archive. Joh
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Delivery JLP01_08_083042
Aylesbury Estate, Walworth, Southwark, Greater London. A lorry delivering precast concrete panels from Laings factory in Andover to a block of flats on the Aylesbury Estate, built using the 12M Jespersen system.
In 1963, John Laing and Son Ltd bought the rights to the Danish industrialised building system for flats known as Jespersen (sometimes referred to as Jesperson). The company built factories in Scotland, Hampshire and Lancashire producing Jespersen prefabricated parts and precast concrete panels, allowing the building of housing to be rationalised, saving time and money. Laings Southern Region started building the Aylesbury Estate in 1967. At the time it was the largest industrialised housing scheme ever undertaken by a London Borough, providing homes for more than 7000 people, comprising of low and high-rise linear blocks from four to fourteen-storeys high containing flats and maisonettes
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1960s Construction Crane Development Flats Housing Lorry Modern Architecture Post War Road Transport Truck Urban
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in the history of urban development. The image showcases a lorry, loaded with precast concrete panels, making its way through the bustling streets of Aylesbury Estate in Walworth, Southwark, Greater London. This delivery is part of an ambitious project undertaken by John Laing and Son Ltd in 1967. John Laing and Son Ltd revolutionized the construction industry by introducing the Jespersen system from Denmark. By establishing factories across Scotland, Hampshire, and Lancashire to produce prefabricated parts and precast concrete panels, they streamlined the building process for housing projects like Aylesbury Estate. This innovative approach not only saved time but also reduced costs significantly. The Aylesbury Estate was a groundbreaking endeavor at that time – it became the largest industrialized housing scheme ever initiated by a London Borough. Designed to accommodate over 7000 people, this architectural marvel comprised both low-rise and high-rise linear blocks ranging from four to fourteen-storeys high. These blocks housed flats and maisonettes for residents seeking modern living spaces after World War II. As we gaze upon this remarkable photograph today, we are reminded of how post-war Britain embraced progress through modern architecture and efficient construction methods. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity in creating sustainable communities while meeting growing demands for housing amidst rapid urbanization.
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