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Bury St Edmunds Sugar Silo JLP01_09_820596
Filename: jlp01_09_820596.jpg
Size: 6794 x 5359 (5.9MB)
Date: 6th 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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Bury St Edmunds Sugar Silo JLP01_09_820596
Bury St Edmunds Sugar Beet Factory, Bury St. Edmunds, St. Edmundsbury, Suffolk. A view of the working platform with a central crane at the top of a silo during construction at Bury St Edmunds Sugar Beet Factory, showing the framework of the conical roof.
A sugar factory began operating at Bury St Edmunds in 1924. In 1972 Laing were awarded the contract to build four sugar silos and a new beet handling plant for the British Sugar Corporation at Bury St Edmunds, and in 1981/82 a further 25, 000 tonne capacity sugar silo was built
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Media ID 23838208
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
Building Construction Engineering Sugar Silo
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the impressive construction of the Bury St Edmunds Sugar Beet Factory in Suffolk. The image showcases a working platform adorned with a central crane, situated at the top of one of the factory's towering silos. The framework of the conical roof is clearly visible, showcasing the intricate engineering involved in its creation. The history behind this sugar factory dates back to 1924 when it first began operations in Bury St Edmunds. Fast forward to 1972, and Laing was entrusted with building four additional sugar silos and a new beet handling plant for the British Sugar Corporation at this very location. The expansion continued into 1981/82 when an impressive 25,000-tonne capacity sugar silo was added. This photograph from A© Historic England Archive not only highlights the architectural beauty and complexity of these structures but also serves as a testament to human ingenuity and progress in construction and engineering fields. It offers viewers a glimpse into an industry that plays a significant role in our daily lives yet often goes unnoticed. As we admire this remarkable image, let us appreciate both its aesthetic appeal and its historical significance as it documents an important chapter in Bury St Edmunds' industrial heritage.
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