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Percussion drilling rig JLP01_01_172_003
Filename: jlp01_01_172_003.jpg
Size: 7133 x 5459 (3.8MB)
Date: 22nd November 2021
Source: Historic England
Credit: A© Historic England Archive. Joh
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
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© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
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Percussion drilling rig JLP01_01_172_003
M6 Motorway, M6, Swynnerton, Stafford, Staffordshire. Two workers operating a percussion drilling rig during the construction of Section C of the Birmingham to Preston Motorway (M6), near Trentham Park.
The work on the Birmingham to Preston Motorway (M6), between junctions J13 to J16 started in June 1960 and was carried out by John Laing Construction Ltd. Section C was 5 miles in length between Beech and Keele. The typed caption below the photograph reads Two of the four percussion drilling rigs engaged on a full scale investigation to prove quantity and quality of aggregate available for cement stabilised granular base near Trentham Park
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Media ID 24091767
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1960s Construction Motorway People Work Drilling
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in the construction of Section C of the iconic Birmingham to Preston Motorway (M6) in Staffordshire. The image showcases two dedicated workers operating a percussion drilling rig amidst the vast expanse of Swynnerton, near Trentham Park. Taken during the early 1960s, this photograph is a testament to the immense effort put forth by John Laing Construction Ltd. , who undertook this ambitious project. With its length spanning 5 miles between Beech and Keele, Section C played a crucial role in connecting these two major cities. The typed caption below provides valuable insight into the purpose behind this scene. It reveals that four percussion drilling rigs were engaged in an extensive investigation aimed at determining both quantity and quality of aggregate available for cement stabilised granular base near Trentham Park. This meticulous process was essential for ensuring stability and durability throughout the motorway's construction. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, it serves as a reminder of not only human ingenuity but also dedication towards progress. These workers represent countless individuals who labored tirelessly to shape our modern infrastructure. Their commitment shines through their actions as they operate heavy machinery against an ever-changing backdrop. Preserved within Historic England Archive, this remarkable photograph offers us an intriguing glimpse into one small yet vital aspect of constructing such an influential roadway system that has since become ingrained within our daily lives.
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