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Filename: jlp01_08_055292.jpg
Size: 5286 x 5292 (4.8MB)
Date: 5th 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
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Harold Watkinson, the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, shaking hands with labourer J. Singh, during a visit to the London to Yorkshire Motorway (the M1).
The October 1959 edition of the companys newsletter Team Spirit states that J. Singh worked on Section A of the motorway
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Media ID 24022617
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
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This print captures a momentous occasion in the history of British transportation. In this image, we witness Harold Watkinson, the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, extending his hand to shake that of J. Singh, a hardworking labourer. The setting is none other than the iconic London to Yorkshire Motorway (the M1), which was under construction during the 1950s. The significance of this encounter lies in its representation of progress and unity. As Watkinson visits Section A of the motorway, he acknowledges and appreciates the tireless efforts put forth by individuals like Singh who have contributed to this monumental project. Their handshake symbolizes collaboration between government officials and ordinary workers towards a common goal – improving infrastructure for better connectivity across regions. The accompanying October 1959 edition of Team Spirit, an internal newsletter published by an undisclosed company at that time, sheds light on Singh's involvement in building Section A. This detail adds depth to our understanding of how countless unsung heroes played their part in constructing one of Britain's most vital roadways. Preserved within Historic England Archive's collection, this photograph serves as a testament to human achievement and reminds us that progress is built upon collective endeavors rather than individual accomplishments alone. It stands as a tribute not only to those involved but also to all who benefit from enhanced transportation networks today
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