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Thames Foundry, Dagenham Works JLP01_01_048_16
Filename: jlp01_01_048_16.jpg
Size: 7294 x 6062 (5.1MB)
Date: 5th 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
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Historic England
Thames Foundry, Dagenham Works JLP01_01_048_16
Ford Motor Company Works, Thames Foundry, Dagenham, Havering, Greater London. A view of the new foundry under construction at the Ford Motor Company Works, showing the south-east end of the building with reinforcing steel, formwork and concrete pouring in progress.
This image was catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in partnership with the John Laing Charitable Trust in 2019-20
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 24022675
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1950s Building Construction Cranes Factory People Work Foundry
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in the history of the Ford Motor Company Works at Thames Foundry, Dagenham. Taken in the 1950s, it showcases the construction of a new foundry that would soon become an integral part of this iconic automobile manufacturing facility. The image reveals a bustling scene filled with activity and progress. In the foreground, workers can be seen meticulously placing reinforcing steel while others attend to formwork preparations. The pouring of concrete is underway, symbolizing the foundation being laid for future innovation and production. The sheer scale of this undertaking is evident as cranes loom overhead, emphasizing both the magnitude of the project and its importance to London's industrial landscape. This snapshot offers us a glimpse into an era when manual labor was essential in shaping our modern world. Preserved by Historic England Archive as part of their Breaking New Ground Project in collaboration with John Laing Charitable Trust, this photograph serves as a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance. It reminds us that progress requires hard work, dedication, and vision. As we admire this remarkable piece from our past, let us appreciate not only its historical significance but also acknowledge those who labored tirelessly behind these walls - individuals whose efforts contributed to shaping both local communities and global industries alike.
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