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Filename: jlp01_08_073708.jpg
Size: 6774 x 5336 (6.9MB)
Date: 7th December 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
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Historic England
Final adjustments JLP01_08_073708
Spalding Sugar Factory, Spalding, South Holland, Lincolnshire. The interior of a sugar silo at Spalding Sugar Factory, with a man adjusting a cover on an outlet from the sugar floor above.
Two silos and an elevator tower were built by Laing at Spalding Sugar Factory for the British Sugar Corporation in 1965. A cement shortage slowed progress on the construction of the silos, which reached their full height by August 1965. When completed, they each held 12, 000 tons of sugar
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Media ID 24123392
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1960s Industry People Work Silo Sugar
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a moment of industriousness at the Spalding Sugar Factory in Lincolnshire during the 1960s. The image showcases the interior of a sugar silo, where a determined man is seen meticulously adjusting a cover on an outlet from the sugar floor above. The significance of this scene lies in its representation of the meticulous attention to detail required in the sugar industry. The man's focused expression and precise movements highlight his dedication to ensuring that every aspect of production runs smoothly within these towering silos. Constructed by Laing for the British Sugar Corporation in 1965, these impressive structures were not without their challenges. A shortage of cement slowed down their progress, but by August that year, they had reached their full height and could each hold an astonishing 12,000 tons of sugar. This photograph serves as a testament to both human ingenuity and technological advancement during this era. It offers us a glimpse into an industry that played a vital role in shaping local economies and communities across Britain. Preserved within Historic England Archive, this remarkable image reminds us of our industrial heritage while showcasing the dedication and hard work put forth by individuals like the man depicted here.
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