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Preliminary mixer JLP01_01_029_47
Filename: jlp01_01_029_47.jpg
Size: 5469 x 7131 (5.0MB)
Date: 29th 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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Preliminary mixer JLP01_01_029_47
SHOREHAM CEMENT WORKS, UPPER BEEDING, HORSHAM, WEST SUSSEX. Looking down into Preliminary Mixer P4 at Shoreham Cement Works after completion of concrete work, showing three workers inside the mixer.
John Laing & Son Ltd built a new cement works for Associated Portland Cement Manufacturers Ltd at this chalk quarry in Upper Beeding near Shoreham-By-Sea, with work in the quarry starting in February 1949. The work on the site was varied and complex and included the construction of buildings at the cement works, rail sidings and a coal-handling plant
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Media ID 24107211
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1950s Construction People Work Cement Works
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the 1950s, capturing a significant moment in the construction of Shoreham Cement Works. The image showcases the completed concrete work inside Preliminary Mixer P4, with three dedicated workers standing proudly within its towering structure. John Laing & Son Ltd undertook the ambitious task of building this new cement works for Associated Portland Cement Manufacturers Ltd at Upper Beeding near Shoreham-By-Sea. The project commenced in February 1949, transforming a chalk quarry into a thriving industrial hub. The complexity and diversity of the work on-site is evident from this snapshot. Alongside constructing buildings at the cement works, John Laing & Son Ltd also established rail sidings and a coal-handling plant to facilitate efficient operations. The dedication and craftsmanship displayed by these workers are commendable. They stand tall amidst their creation, showcasing their contribution to this monumental project that would shape West Sussex's landscape for years to come. This print serves as an invaluable historical document, preserving not only the physical structures but also immortalizing those who labored tirelessly behind them. It offers us a glimpse into an era when manual labor was celebrated and innovation thrived. Thanks to A© Historic England Archive for preserving this remarkable piece of history that reminds us of our industrious past and inspires future generations towards greatness.
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