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Shuttering JLP01_01_025_50
Filename: jlp01_01_025_50.jpg
Size: 8024 x 6085 (7.8MB)
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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Shuttering JLP01_01_025_50
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 23904787
© 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 in the 1950s. The image showcases the meticulous work being done on the baptistery windows and circular staircase, with shutters being erected to ensure precision and stability. The photograph provides a glimpse into the complex process of constructing this iconic cathedral, highlighting various elements such as the heavily reinforced undercroft floor slab. Joiners can be seen diligently working on steel reinforcing, preparing a floor bay for concrete, showcasing their craftsmanship and attention to detail. Noteworthy is the one foot six inch starter nib concreted simultaneously with the floor slab, emphasizing both efficiency and coordination in this construction project. In addition to these details, two joiners are captured fixing a circular shutter that forms part of the circular stairwell while another shutter takes shape for what appears to be an instrument room. This historic image from Historic England Archive offers viewers an opportunity to appreciate not only the architectural beauty of Coventry Cathedral but also gain insight into its creation process. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and dedication required when building monumental structures like cathedrals.
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