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LINCOLNSHIRE. A team of men joining two steel pipes together on the Martin pipeline, showing the internal pneumatic clamp for locking the pipes together.
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. Laings site headquarters was at Martin in Lincolnshire. In the negative register the subject of the photograph reads I.E.C. Basildon gas pipe line. I.E.C. is believed to be a reference to Laing Industrial Engineering and Construction Limited. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
Media ID 24083942
Filename: jlp01_10_09124.jpg
Size: 5064 x 5060 (3.9MB)
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 Engineering Gas Supply People Pipeline Work
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This print captures a pivotal moment in the construction of the Martin gas pipeline, showcasing the expertise and precision of a team of men. The image showcases two steel pipes being joined together with the help of an internal pneumatic clamp, highlighting the innovative engineering techniques employed during this project. Installed in 1981 by Laing Industrial Engineering and Construction Ltd for British Gas, the Martin gas pipeline spanned an impressive 84km from Hatton in Lincolnshire to Peterborough. Its ambitious route required it to cross 50 roads, eight rivers, and four railways, making it a remarkable feat of engineering. The photograph's negative register reveals that it was taken at I. E. C. Basildon gas pipe line; I. E. C. is believed to refer to Laing Industrial Engineering and Construction Limited. This detail further emphasizes the involvement of skilled professionals who dedicated their efforts to ensure a successful completion. Not only does this image provide insight into the technical aspects of constructing such a significant infrastructure project, but it also serves as a testament to human ingenuity and collaboration. It stands as a reminder of how our predecessors worked tirelessly in advancing our society's needs for efficient gas supply systems. Preserved within Historic England Archive's collection, this print offers us glimpses into our industrial past while celebrating those who played vital roles in shaping our present-day infrastructure landscape.
