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Sealing joints JLP01_08_054622
Filename: jlp01_08_054622.jpg
Size: 5278 x 5299 (5.3MB)
Date: 18th 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
Sealing joints JLP01_08_054622
M1 Motorway, Structure 9 Luton-Dunstable Railway Bridge, M1, Caddington, Central Bedfordshire. A Laing worker applying a bituminous joint sealant between the brickwork and the sides of Structure 9, a bridge carrying the Luton-Dunstable railway line over the London to Yorkshire Motorway (the M1).
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 24083918
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1950s Construction Motorway People Work
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in the construction of the M1 Motorway's Structure 9, located in Caddington, Central Bedfordshire. The image showcases a diligent Laing worker meticulously sealing joints between the brickwork and sides of this impressive bridge that carries the Luton-Dunstable railway line over the bustling London to Yorkshire Motorway. Taken during the 1950s, this snapshot not only highlights the remarkable engineering feat but also pays tribute to those who dedicated their skills and efforts to shape our modern transportation infrastructure. The unidentified worker can be seen applying bituminous joint sealant with great precision, ensuring durability and longevity for this vital structure. Catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in collaboration with the esteemed John Laing Charitable Trust in 2019-20, this photograph offers us a glimpse into an era where progress was being made on every front. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and determination while showcasing how individuals came together to build connections that would transform our nation's mobility. Preserved by Historic England Archive, this image reminds us of both our past achievements and ongoing commitment towards enhancing our transport networks. Let it serve as an inspiration for future generations as they continue pushing boundaries and breaking new ground in pursuit of progress.
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