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Reshaping the land JLP01_08_008795
Filename: jlp01_08_008795.jpg
Size: 5346 x 5340 (7.2MB)
Date: 17th December 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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Reshaping the land JLP01_08_008795
Whitley Bay Golf Course, Whitley Bay, NORTH TYNESIDE. A view of scrapers at work during the restoration of Whitley Bay Golf Course, following the completion of opencast mining on the site.
John Laing and Son Ltd had started opencast mining operations in 1942 to meet wartime needs. The work was expanded by the company after the war and in 1948 opencast coal mining took place at Golf Course Opencast Coal Site in the Monkseaton area of Whitley Bay. By 1953 the mine was closed and the land was reclaimed
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Media ID 24174969
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1950s Extraction Machinery Mining Land Reclamation Landscaping
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the remarkable transformation of Whitley Bay Golf Course in North Tyneside. The image showcases a scene of immense activity, with powerful scrapers diligently reshaping the land during the restoration process. The story behind this photograph dates back to the early 1940s when John Laing and Son Ltd initiated opencast mining operations on this very site to meet wartime demands. Following the war, their efforts were expanded, resulting in opencast coal mining taking place at Golf Course Opencast Coal Site in Monkseaton area. By 1953, after years of extraction and diligent work by dedicated individuals, the mine was finally closed down. This marked a significant turning point as efforts shifted towards reclaiming and restoring the land that had been altered by mining activities. The machinery depicted in this image played a crucial role in shaping and transforming the landscape into what we see today - a beautifully restored golf course. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and determination to restore nature's beauty even after it has been temporarily disrupted for industrial purposes. This print not only captures an important moment in history but also highlights themes such as land reclamation, mining practices, extraction techniques, landscaping endeavors, and technological advancements prevalent during the 1950s. It is truly an invaluable piece from A© Historic England Archive that reminds us of our ability to reshape our environment while preserving its inherent charm.
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