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Lancashire Hill JLP01_08_077958
Filename: jlp01_08_077958.jpg
Size: 6648 x 5228 (6.8MB)
Date: 4th March 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: A© Historic England Archive. Joh
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Source: Historic England Archive
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Lancashire Hill JLP01_08_077958
Lancashire Hill, Stockport. A general view across a Laing construction site at Lancashire Hill, showing the excavation of the site prior to the erection of a 12M Jespersen scheme.
Laings Manchester Region had contracts to build 1200 homes for the County Borough of Stockport. At Lancashire Hill, they had previously built two 22-storey blocks of flats using Storiform, providing 198 homes, and the construction site shown in this photo was where six linked blocks of four to eight storeys were to be built using Laings 12M Jespersen system
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Media ID 24462537
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1960s Construction Cranes Tower Block Urban Landscape
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the bustling construction site at Lancashire Hill, Stockport in the 1960s. The image showcases a general view across the Laing construction site, where extensive excavation is taking place prior to the erection of an impressive 12M Jespersen scheme. Laings Manchester Region had secured contracts to build an astounding 1200 homes for the County Borough of Stockport, and this particular location was set to house six linked blocks ranging from four to eight storeys high. It is fascinating to witness the progress being made as cranes dominate the urban landscape. The significance of this photograph lies not only in its depiction of a tower block under construction but also in highlighting architectural advancements and innovative building techniques employed by Laings. Previously, they had successfully built two towering 22-storey blocks using Storiform materials, providing much-needed housing with 198 homes. This historic snapshot offers us a glimpse into a transformative era when urban landscapes were evolving rapidly. The dedication and skill evident on this construction site are commendable, showcasing how infrastructure development played a vital role in shaping communities during that time. Preserved within Historic England's Archive collection, this print serves as a testament to both human ingenuity and our ever-changing built environment.
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