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Placing precast panels JLP01_08_053316a
Filename: jlp01_08_053316a.jpg
Size: 5312 x 5336 (6.6MB)
Date: 5th October 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
Placing precast panels JLP01_08_053316a
BERKELEY POWER STATION, BERKELEY, HAM AND STONE, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE. A worker wearing a two-way radio set, helping to guide a precast concrete panel into position during the construction of Berkeley Nuclear Power Station.
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 23828615
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1950s Construction Nuclear Power Station
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photograph, we witness a significant moment in the construction of Berkeley Nuclear Power Station. The image showcases a worker wearing a two-way radio set, diligently assisting in the precise placement of precast concrete panels. With intense focus and expertise, he guides one of these massive panels into position with utmost care. The scene is filled with an air of anticipation as the power station takes shape amidst its picturesque surroundings in Berkeley, Ham and Stone, Stroud, Gloucestershire. This snapshot from the 1950s captures not only the physical labor involved but also highlights the technological advancements that were revolutionizing construction practices during that era. Preserved as part of Historic England's Breaking New Ground Project in collaboration with the John Laing Charitable Trust in 2019-20, this print serves as a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance. It symbolizes both progress and innovation within the nuclear power industry. As we gaze upon this remarkable image captured by A© Historic England Archive photographer Joh, we are reminded of how monumental projects like Berkeley Nuclear Power Station have shaped our modern world. It stands as a reminder that even decades later, their impact continues to be felt today.
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