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Concrete shuttering JLP01_08_044591
Filename: jlp01_08_044591.jpg
Size: 7205 x 5163 (6.1MB)
Date: 15th 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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Concrete shuttering JLP01_08_044591
COVENTRY CATHEDRAL, PRIORY STREET, COVENTRY. A view of the construction site of Coventry Cathedral, showing the erection of shutters to the baptistery windows and circular staircase, including the construction of the heavily reinforced undercroft floor slab and joiners working on the steel reinforcing, preparing a floor bay for concrete.
The photograph also shows the one foot six inch starter nib to the walls which is concreted at the same time as the floor slab. In the foreground two joiners are fixing the circular shutter which forms the circular stair well, while the parabolic shutter forms the instrument room
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Media ID 23993636
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1950s Building Site Cathedral Construction
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in the construction of Coventry Cathedral. The image showcases the meticulous process of erecting shutters to the baptistery windows and circular staircase, providing a glimpse into the intricate craftsmanship involved in creating this architectural masterpiece. The focus of the photograph lies on the heavily reinforced undercroft floor slab, where joiners can be seen diligently working on steel reinforcing, preparing a floor bay for concrete. The attention to detail is evident as they meticulously fix the circular shutter that forms the circular stairwell while simultaneously constructing the parabolic shutter that shapes the instrument room. Noteworthy details are also visible in this snapshot. In particular, one cannot miss observing the one foot six-inch starter nib concreted at the same time as the floor slab. These small but crucial elements contribute to both structural stability and aesthetic appeal. Dating back to 1950s Coventry, this image from A© Historic England Archive not only documents an important phase in cathedral construction but also serves as a testament to human ingenuity and dedication. It reminds us of our ability to transform raw materials into remarkable structures that stand tall through generations.
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