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Mobile drilling gig JLP01_08_049141
Filename: jlp01_08_049141.jpg
Size: 5328 x 5351 (5.5MB)
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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Mobile drilling gig JLP01_08_049141
BERKELEY POWER STATION, BERKELEY, HAM AND STONE, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE. A deep well being drilled with a mobile gig during the lowering of ground water for the reactor excavation at Berkeley Nuclear Power Station.
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 23828688
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1950s Construction Nuclear Power Station
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in the construction of Berkeley Nuclear Power Station, located in Berkeley, Gloucestershire. The image showcases a mobile drilling gig, known as JLP01_08_049141, being employed to lower the ground water for the reactor excavation. This deep well drilling operation was crucial for creating a stable foundation and ensuring the success of this ambitious project. Taken during the 1950s, this photograph is part of the Breaking New Ground Project initiated by Historic England Archive in collaboration with the John Laing Charitable Trust between 2019 and 2020. It serves as an invaluable historical record that sheds light on one of Britain's early nuclear power stations. The sheer scale and complexity of constructing such a facility are evident in this image. The mobile drilling gig stands tall against the backdrop of cranes and other heavy machinery, symbolizing human ingenuity and determination to harness nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. As we gaze upon this remarkable snapshot from our past, it reminds us not only of our ability to push boundaries but also highlights how far we have come since then. This print is a testament to both technological advancements and collaborative efforts that have shaped our present-day understanding and utilization of nuclear power.
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