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Overbridge JLP01_08_062790
Filename: jlp01_08_062790.jpg
Size: 6730 x 5227 (5.8MB)
Date: 22nd 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
Overbridge JLP01_08_062790
M6 Motorway, M6, Stone, Stone Rural, Stafford, Staffordshire. A view of the construction of Section B of the Birmingham to Preston Motorway (M6), showing a Euclid rear tip dump truck under Structure 326, the overbridge on Eccleshall Road between Stone and Eccleshall.
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 24091743
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1960s Bridge Civil Engineering Construction Motorway Road
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in the construction of Section B of the Birmingham to Preston Motorway (M6). Taken in the 1960s, it showcases a Euclid rear tip dump truck diligently working under Structure 326, which is none other than the impressive overbridge on Eccleshall Road between Stone and Eccleshall. The image offers a glimpse into the remarkable civil engineering efforts that went into building this iconic motorway. The Breaking New Ground Project, conducted in partnership with the esteemed John Laing Charitable Trust in 2019-20, catalogued this photograph as part of its extensive collection. It serves as a testament to both innovation and collaboration within the field of construction during that era. As we admire this snapshot from history, we are reminded of how far we have come in terms of infrastructure development. This image not only highlights the progress made but also pays homage to those who dedicated their skills and expertise to shape our modern road networks. With its blend of nostalgia and admiration for human ingenuity, this print encapsulates an important chapter in Staffordshire's history. It stands as a tribute to all those involved in transforming ambitious plans into tangible structures that continue to serve us today.
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