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Planning the M6 JLP01_08_058593
Filename: jlp01_08_058593.jpg
Size: 5115 x 5341 (5.7MB)
Date: 17th November 2021
Source: Historic England
Credit: A© Historic England Archive. Joh
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Source: Historic England Archive
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© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
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Planning the M6 JLP01_08_058593
JOHN LAING AND SON LIMITED, PAGE STREET, MILL HILL, BARNET, GREATER LONDON. A group of people at the Mill Hill office of John Laing & Son Ltd, having a meeting about the Birmingham to Preston Motorway (M6), with documents and plans of the motorway spread out across the table.
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 24083884
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1960s Office People Work Meeting Room
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In this photo print, we are transported back to the 1960s at the Mill Hill office of John Laing & Son Ltd in Greater London. The image captures a pivotal moment in history as a group of individuals gather around a table, engrossed in planning the iconic Birmingham to Preston Motorway (M6). The atmosphere is charged with anticipation and determination as documents and plans of the motorway are meticulously spread out across the table. Each person brings their expertise and knowledge to the meeting, ensuring that no detail is overlooked. Their dedication to this ambitious project is evident through their focused expressions. This photograph serves as a testament to both teamwork and innovation. It showcases how collaboration can lead to groundbreaking achievements that shape our infrastructure for generations to come. The individuals depicted here are not merely discussing ideas; they are actively shaping the future landscape of transportation. Catalogued under Breaking New Ground Project in partnership with the John Laing Charitable Trust, this image holds historical significance beyond its visual appeal. It represents progress, vision, and ambition – values deeply ingrained within John Laing & Son Ltd. As we admire this snapshot frozen in time, let us appreciate those who came before us - pioneers who dared to dream big and transform our world through meticulous planning and unwavering commitment.
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