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Pipeline installation JLP01_10_09476
LINCOLNSHIRE. A view of the installation of the Martin pipeline, showing two protective canopies being lowered into position so that welding can be carried out.
The Martin gas pipeline was installed in 1981 by Laing Industrial Engineering and Construction Ltd for British Gas. Running 84km from Hatton in Lincolnshire to Peterborough, it crossed 50 roads, eight rivers and four railways. The site headquarters was at Martin in Lincolnshire. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
Media ID 24083940
Filename: jlp01_10_09476.jpg
Size: 7826 x 5206 (7.2MB)
Date: 17th 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/
1980s Civil Engineering Engineering Gas Supply Lorry People Pipeline Truck Work
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This print captures a significant moment in the installation of the Martin gas pipeline, showcasing the meticulous work of engineers in 1981. The image showcases two protective canopies being carefully lowered into position, creating a safe environment for welding to take place. The Martin pipeline, spanning an impressive 84km from Hatton in Lincolnshire to Peterborough, was a remarkable feat accomplished by Laing Industrial Engineering and Construction Ltd for British Gas. This engineering marvel crossed numerous obstacles including 50 roads, eight rivers, and four railways. The site headquarters were established at Martin in Lincolnshire. In this snapshot from history, we witness dedicated individuals working diligently on this vital infrastructure project. Their expertise and commitment ensured that communities would have access to reliable gas supply for years to come. The presence of trucks and lorries further emphasizes the scale of this operation as they transport essential materials and equipment required for construction. It is through such collaborative efforts that civil engineering projects like these become possible. Preserved within the Historic England Archive, this photograph serves as a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance during an era when technological advancements were shaping our world.
