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Camp kitchen JLP01_01_081_66
Filename: jlp01_01_081_66.jpg
Size: 6937 x 5339 (3.8MB)
Date: 5th October 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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Camp kitchen JLP01_01_081_66
BERKELEY POWER STATION, BERKELEY, HAM AND STONE, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE. The kitchen of the Balfour Beatty camp on the Berkeley Nuclear Power Station construction site with four men cooking and preparing food for the workers.
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 23828647
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1950s Construction Kitchen Nuclear Power Station People Work
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a slice of history from the 1950s at the Berkeley Nuclear Power Station construction site in Gloucestershire. The image, titled "Camp kitchen JLP01_01_081_66" showcases the bustling activity within the Balfour Beatty camp's kitchen as four dedicated men cook and prepare food for their fellow workers. The scene exudes a sense of camaraderie and hard work, with each man focused on his task amidst the industrial surroundings. As they toil away, one can only imagine the delicious aromas wafting through the air, providing sustenance to those laboring tirelessly on this groundbreaking project. Catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in partnership with the John Laing Charitable Trust in 2019-20, this photograph offers a glimpse into an era when nuclear power was still relatively new and its potential seemed limitless. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and determination in harnessing such powerful forces for progress. Through this image, we are reminded of not just technological advancements but also of everyday heroes who worked behind-the-scenes to ensure that progress could be made safely. Their dedication is palpable even decades later, thanks to Historic England Archive's preservation efforts. As we admire this snapshot frozen in time, let us appreciate these unsung heroes who nourished both body and spirit while constructing one of Britain's most significant power stations.
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