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Installing a cooling water pipe JLP01_08_066296
Filename: jlp01_08_066296.jpg
Size: 5220 x 5228 (4.6MB)
Date: 4th 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/
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
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Installing a cooling water pipe JLP01_08_066296
EGGBOROUGH POWER STATION, A19, EGGBOROUGH, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE. Looking through a section of pipe on the construction site of Eggborough Power Station, showing part of a concrete cooling water pipe being lowered into position.
This image is part of a batch with Eggborough Power Stn. Pipe making & testing recorded in the negative register
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 24021573
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1960s Construction Development Power Station
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in the construction of Eggborough Power Station, located in North Yorkshire. The image offers a unique perspective as we peer through a section of pipe on the bustling construction site. Our attention is immediately drawn to the intricate process of installing a concrete cooling water pipe into its designated position. The sheer scale and complexity of this endeavor are awe-inspiring. The workers can be seen meticulously guiding the massive pipe, ensuring it fits perfectly within its intended space. Their expertise and precision are evident, highlighting their crucial role in bringing this ambitious project to life. The photograph transports us back to the 1960s, an era marked by rapid industrial development and progress. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and determination as we sought innovative ways to meet growing energy demands. Preserved by Historic England Archive, this image not only documents an important milestone for Eggborough Power Station but also provides valuable insights into the history of power station construction during that time period. It reminds us of our collective efforts towards technological advancement and underscores the significance of such infrastructure projects in shaping our modern world. As we admire this remarkable snapshot frozen in time, let us appreciate both the physical labor involved and the visionaries who conceived these monumental structures that continue to power communities today.
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