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Rover factory JLP01_01_045_36
Filename: jlp01_01_045_36.jpg
Size: 6591 x 5462 (4.2MB)
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_36
ROVER CAR COMPANY WORKS, LODE LANE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS. An interior view of the Rover factory in Solihull showing manufacturing in progress of the Rover P4 series of cars.
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 24107093
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1950s Factory People Production Transport Vehicles Work Workmen
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the 1950s, offering a glimpse into the bustling Rover factory in Solihull, West Midlands. The image showcases an interior view of the manufacturing process for the iconic Rover P4 series of cars. The scene is alive with activity as workmen diligently go about their tasks, each contributing to the creation of these remarkable vehicles. Amidst a sea of machinery and tools, we witness skilled craftsmen meticulously assembling various components that will eventually form these classic automobiles. The photograph captures not just a moment frozen in time but also represents an era when British car production was at its peak. It serves as a testament to the dedication and craftsmanship that went into every Rover vehicle produced during this period. Catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in partnership with the John Laing Charitable Trust in 2019-20, this image holds historical significance beyond its visual appeal. It allows us to appreciate how far automotive technology has come while honoring those who played a vital role in shaping it. As we gaze upon this snapshot from yesteryear, we are transported back to an era where hard work and innovation were driving forces behind Britain's thriving automobile industry.
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