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Rover factory JLP01_01_045_29
Filename: jlp01_01_045_29.jpg
Size: 6644 x 5468 (4.3MB)
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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Rover factory JLP01_01_045_29
ROVER CAR COMPANY WORKS, LODE LANE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS. An exterior view of the Rover factory in Solihull, with car parts and various Rovers outside.
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 24107085
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1950s Factory Manufacturing Production Vehicles
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This print captures the bustling Rover factory in Solihull during the 1950s. The image showcases an exterior view of the factory, with a multitude of car parts and various Rovers scattered outside. It offers a glimpse into the world of car production and manufacturing during this era. The Breaking New Ground Project, in collaboration with the John Laing Charitable Trust, catalogued this remarkable image as part of their initiative in 2019-20. It serves as a testament to their dedication to preserving and celebrating historical landmarks. The Rover factory was undoubtedly a hub of activity, where skilled workers meticulously assembled vehicles that would soon hit the roads. This photograph encapsulates not only the physicality of car production but also represents an important chapter in British industrial history. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded of how far technology has advanced since then. Yet it is also a reminder that every innovation builds upon those that came before it. Thanks to A© Historic England Archive for capturing this momentous scene from our past. Through images like these, we can appreciate and honor the legacy left behind by companies such as Rover who played an integral role in shaping our automotive industry.
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