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Christmas Crane JLP01_11_40966_09
Filename: jlp01_11_40968_09.jpg
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Date: 4th March 2022
Source: Historic England
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Christmas Crane JLP01_11_40966_09
LONDON METROPOLE HOTEL, EDGWARE ROAD, CITY OF WESTMINSTER, GREATER LONDON. Laings winning entry to the Financial Times Christmas Crane Competition at the Metropole Hotel, London.
The team were given short notice that the crane at the Metropole site had been selected as Laings entry for the competition, only finding out on 21st November. EPL, Laing Plcs plant operation, came up with a design and it was fabricated by Jack Caseys group in St. Neots. Bill MacDermott, EPLs Electrical Design Manager, designed the electrical circuitry at his dining room table in an afternoon. The reindeers legs and Father Christmas arm was made to appear to move and the whole display took more than 2, 400 bulbs. Laing won the competition again the following year with a crane at the Vauxhall Cross site.
A date of 4th November is given on the negative register but the story in the Jan 1990 issue of Team Spirit, Laings company newsletter, suggests this is too early
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1980s Christmas Crane Hotel Lights Night Scene Sparkle
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This print captures the enchanting Christmas Crane at the London Metropole Hotel in the City of Westminster, Greater London. Laings, a renowned construction company, entered this magnificent creation into the Financial Times Christmas Crane Competition and emerged victorious. The team received short notice about their selection on November 21st, leaving them with limited time to bring their vision to life. EPL, Laing Plcs plant operation, collaborated with Jack Caseys group in St. Neots to fabricate this extraordinary design. Bill MacDermott, EPL's Electrical Design Manager, ingeniously crafted the electrical circuitry for this masterpiece at his dining room table within a single afternoon. The crane display boasts an impressive array of over 2,400 bulbs that illuminate Father Christmas' arm and make the reindeer's legs appear animated. This mesmerizing spectacle adds a touch of magic and sparkle to the festive season. Although there is some discrepancy regarding the date mentioned on the negative register (4th November), an article from Laings' company newsletter suggests that it may be too early for this particular photograph. Laing continued their winning streak by triumphing in next year's competition with another splendid crane display at Vauxhall Cross site. This stunning night scene evokes feelings of joy and wonderment as it showcases not only architectural prowess but also embodies the spirit of Christmas through its dazzling lights and stars adorning London's skyline.
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