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Chipping spreader JLP01_08_063668
Filename: jlp01_08_063668.jpg
Size: 5353 x 5360 (6.9MB)
Date: 17th December 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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Chipping spreader JLP01_08_063668
STAFFORDSHIRE. A close-up of a chipping spreader in operation during the construction of the Birmingham to Preston Motorway (M6), with a man standing at the back watching a tractor offload aggregate into the hopper.
This image was catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in partnership with the John Laing Charitable Trust in 2019-20
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 24180644
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1960s Construction Machinery Motorway People Work
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in the construction of the iconic Birmingham to Preston Motorway (M6) during the 1960s. The image showcases a chipping spreader, known as JLP01_08_063668, in action as it meticulously distributes aggregate onto the road surface. Standing at the back of this impressive machinery is a man, attentively observing and ensuring that everything runs smoothly. The photograph provides an intimate close-up view of the chipping spreader's operation, highlighting its intricate mechanisms and powerful capabilities. The tractor can be seen unloading aggregate into the hopper with precision and efficiency. This scene exemplifies both human ingenuity and technological advancement coming together to shape our infrastructure. Catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in collaboration with the John Laing Charitable Trust in 2019-20, this image serves as a valuable historical record documenting not only motorway construction but also people at work during this era. It offers us a glimpse into their dedication and expertise required to bring such ambitious projects to life. As we admire this remarkable photograph from Historic England Archive, let us appreciate how far we have come since then while acknowledging those who laid down these foundations for future generations.
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