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Filename: jlp01_01_045_27.jpg
Size: 6586 x 5472 (3.4MB)
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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New cars JLP01_01_045_27
ROVER CAR COMPANY WORKS, LODE LANE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS. An exterior view of the Rover factory in Solihull, with various makes of Rover and Land Rover outside.
This image was catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in partnership with the John Laing Charitable Trust in 2019-20
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Media ID 24107083
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1950s Factory Manufacturing Production Vehicles
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This print captures the bustling scene outside the Rover Car Company Works in Solihull, West Midlands. The image showcases an array of new cars from both Rover and Land Rover, proudly displayed in front of the factory. It provides a glimpse into the world of car production and manufacturing during the 1950s. The historic significance of this photograph is highlighted by its inclusion in the Breaking New Ground Project, a collaboration between Historic England Archive and the John Laing Charitable Trust. This project aims to preserve and document important moments in British history. The composition beautifully portrays the scale and grandeur of the Rover factory, with its impressive architecture serving as a backdrop for these sleek automobiles. The sight of various makes and models parked side by side evokes a sense of pride for British engineering prowess. As we admire this snapshot frozen in time, it reminds us not only of our industrial heritage but also how far we have come in terms of automotive innovation. This print serves as a testament to human ingenuity and craftsmanship that continues to shape our modern world.
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