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WESTWAY FLYOVER, A40, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON. A man filming from the roof of a car alongside a Greater London Council official car in the procession along the Westway Flyover for its opening.
Work on site for the Western Avenue Extension began on 1st September 1966, and the Westway as it became known was officially opened on 28th July 1970. The elevated highway connecting the A40 at White City to Marylebone Road in Paddington, at around 2 miles, was the longest in Europe. This photograph was taken at grid reference TQ. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England Archive
Media ID 24782929
Filename: jlp01_08_085067c.jpg
Size: 5204 x 5229 (4.2MB)
Date: 19th April 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: © Historic England Archive. Joh
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
1970s Construction Flyover People Road Transport
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This print captures a moment in time during the filming of the opening procession along the iconic Westway Flyover in Greater London. The image showcases a man positioned on the roof of a car, diligently capturing footage while accompanied by an official car from the Greater London Council. The Westway Flyover, stretching approximately 2 miles and connecting White City to Paddington, was Europe's longest elevated highway upon its completion in July 1970. This significant construction project began on September 1st, 1966, as part of the Western Avenue Extension initiative. The photograph offers a glimpse into the bustling atmosphere surrounding this historic event. It portrays not only the progress made in road infrastructure but also highlights how filmmaking techniques have evolved over time. As technology advanced, this individual took advantage of his unique vantage point atop a moving vehicle to capture dynamic footage that would forever document this milestone occasion. Preserved within Historic England Archive's collection, this image serves as a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance in transforming urban landscapes. It encapsulates both transportation advancements and societal achievements achieved through collaborative efforts between government bodies and dedicated individuals.
