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Ceremonial brick laying JLP01_09_780876
Filename: jlp01_09_780876.jpg
Size: 5266 x 5286 (5.0MB)
Date: 20th April 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: © Historic England Archive. Joh
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
© Historic England Archive
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Ceremonial brick laying JLP01_09_780876
WOOD GREEN SHOPPING CITY, HARINGEY, GREATER LONDON. The Mayor of Haringey, Councillor Vic Garwood, laying a brick to mark the start of housing construction at Wood Green Shopping City.
The Mayor is accompanied by Leslie Holliday; Managing Director of Laing Building Division
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Media ID 24789431
© Historic England Archive
1970s Ceremony Construction Development People Shopping Centre Dignitaries Occasion
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in the history of Wood Green Shopping City, Haringey, Greater London. The image showcases the ceremonial brick laying event that marked the commencement of housing construction at this iconic shopping center. In the photograph, we see Councillor Vic Garwood, the Mayor of Haringey, gracefully placing a brick as a symbolic gesture to signify progress and development. Accompanying him is Leslie Holliday, the esteemed Managing Director of Laing Building Division. Their presence adds an air of importance and significance to this occasion. This snapshot from the 1970s not only reflects on the construction process but also highlights how such projects bring together dignitaries and influential figures who play crucial roles in shaping our communities. The atmosphere surrounding this ceremony is one filled with anticipation and excitement for what lies ahead – new homes being built within an already thriving shopping center. It serves as a reminder that progress often requires collaboration between public officials and private entities like Laing Building Division. Preserved by Historic England Archive, this print offers us a glimpse into our past while reminding us of how far we have come in terms of urban development. It encapsulates both historical value and sentimental attachment to Wood Green Shopping City's growth story without mentioning any commercial use associated with it.
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