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Outfall works JLP01_01_077_68
Filename: jlp01_01_077_68.jpg
Size: 6967 x 5367 (5.1MB)
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
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Historic England
Outfall works JLP01_01_077_68
BERKELEY POWER STATION, BERKELEY, HAM AND STONE, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE. An aerial view looking east over the Berkeley Nuclear Power Station construction site, showing the outfall works, the pumphouse and the turbine hall.
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 23828712
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1950s Construction Nuclear Power Station
EDITORS COMMENTS
This aerial view captures the early stages of construction at the Berkeley Nuclear Power Station in Gloucestershire. The photo print, titled "Outfall works JLP01_01_077_68" showcases the outfall works, pumphouse, and turbine hall of this monumental project. Taken in the 1950s, this image provides a glimpse into the groundbreaking efforts that were underway to harness nuclear power for electricity generation. The vastness of the site is evident as we observe cranes and machinery scattered across the landscape. The outfall works are prominently featured in the foreground, showcasing their crucial role in managing water discharge from the power station. Beyond them stands a sturdy pumphouse, which played an integral part in ensuring smooth operations within the facility. Further back lies the impressive turbine hall - a symbol of engineering prowess and innovation. This colossal structure housed turbines that would convert steam generated by nuclear reactions into electrical energy. Catalogued as part of Historic England's Breaking New Ground Project with support from John Laing Charitable Trust, this photograph serves as a testament to human ingenuity and progress during an era marked by rapid technological advancements. As we reflect on this image captured by A© Historic England Archive, it reminds us not only of our ability to shape our environment but also highlights how far we have come on our journey towards sustainable energy solutions.
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