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Site nurse JLP01_08_053292
Filename: jlp01_08_053292.jpg
Size: 5302 x 5339 (5.6MB)
Date: 19th 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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Site nurse JLP01_08_053292
MILTON KEYNES. A site nurse wading through mud in Section B3 of the London to Yorkshire Motorway (the M1) during its construction.
Section B of the London to Yorkshire Motorway is between Ridgmont (Bedfordshire) and Gayhurst (Buckinghamshire)
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Media ID 24091485
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1950s Construction Health Motorway People Women Work Welfare
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a moment in history during the construction of the iconic London to Yorkshire Motorway, also known as the M1. The image showcases a site nurse bravely wading through thick mud in Section B3 of the motorway, located between Ridgmont in Bedfordshire and Gayhurst in Buckinghamshire. Taken in the 1950s, this photograph not only documents the progress of one of Britain's most significant infrastructure projects but also highlights the crucial role played by women in ensuring health and welfare on construction sites. As she navigates through challenging terrain, her determination and dedication to her work are evident. The muddy surroundings serve as a reminder of the arduous conditions faced by workers during this ambitious undertaking. This image is a testament to their resilience and commitment to building better transportation links for future generations. Preserved within Historic England Archive, this print offers us a glimpse into an era when progress was being made against all odds. It serves as both an inspiration and a tribute to those who labored tirelessly behind-the-scenes to shape our modern world.
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