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Postman JLP01_08_048778
Filename: jlp01_08_048778.jpg
Size: 5389 x 5364 (5.6MB)
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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Postman JLP01_08_048778
BERKELEY POWER STATION, BERKELEY, HAM AND STONE, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE. A local postman watching with interest heavy machinery at work during the construction of 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
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 23828655
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1950s Construction Nuclear Power Station People
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print titled "Postman JLP01_08_048778" we are transported back to the 1950s in Berkeley, Gloucestershire. The image showcases a local postman who stands at the forefront, his eyes filled with curiosity and intrigue as he watches heavy machinery diligently working during the construction of the Berkeley Nuclear Power Station. This powerful snapshot captures not only a moment frozen in time but also symbolizes the significant changes taking place in society during that era. As nuclear power emerged as a groundbreaking technology, it brought both excitement and apprehension to communities like Berkeley. Catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in partnership with the John Laing Charitable Trust in 2019-20, this photograph serves as a testament to human progress and innovation. It reminds us of how ordinary individuals like our postman played witness to history being made right before their eyes. The juxtaposition between man and machine is striking; it highlights our innate fascination with technological advancements while emphasizing our reliance on everyday heroes such as postal workers who connect us all. Through this image, we glimpse into an era where change was palpable, hopes were high, and dreams for a brighter future were being realized through monumental projects like nuclear power stations. Authored by A© Historic England Archive's Joh, this remarkable piece invites us to reflect upon our past while contemplating what lies ahead for generations yet unborn.
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