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Pipe welders JLP01_10_16308
Filename: jlp01_10_16308.jpg
Size: 5064 x 5072 (4.8MB)
Date: 29th November 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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Pipe welders JLP01_10_16308
SHAP, EDEN, CUMBRIA. A team of welders working on the Shap pipeline.
This 51km section of gas pipeline runs from Shap to Lupton in Cumbrian and was installed by Laing Industrial Engineering & Construction in 1984
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Media ID 24106979
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1980s Engineering People Pipeline Work Welding
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in the history of engineering and construction. Titled "Pipe welders JLP01_10_16308" it showcases a dedicated team of welders diligently working on the Shap pipeline in SHAP, EDEN, CUMBRIA. The photograph provides an intriguing glimpse into their meticulous craftsmanship as they skillfully join sections of the gas pipeline together. The Shap pipeline, spanning an impressive 51 kilometers from Shap to Lupton in Cumbrian, was installed by Laing Industrial Engineering & Construction back in 1984. This particular image transports us back to the vibrant energy and innovation that characterized this era. The composition beautifully highlights both the human element and technical expertise involved in such projects. The welders' focused expressions reveal their commitment to precision and safety while ensuring a robust infrastructure for transporting gas across vast distances. As we admire this snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded of how crucial these unsung heroes are to our modern society's functioning. Their dedication and mastery contribute significantly to our everyday lives without receiving due recognition. Preserved within A© Historic England Archive, this remarkable photograph offers us a unique window into an important chapter of industrial development during the 1980s. It serves as a testament not only to the progress made but also to those who labored tirelessly behind-the-scenes to make it possible.
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