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British Road Services Depot JLP01_01_117_14
Filename: jlp01_01_117_14.jpg
Size: 7044 x 5504 (5.4MB)
Date: 6th 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
British Road Services Depot JLP01_01_117_14
British Road Services Depot, Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead. Looking across the interior of the haulage and parcels shed, showing a fork lift truck driver moving crates in the foreground.
The haulage and parcels shed was built by Laing in the very late 1950s for British Road Services (later National Freight Corporation). It had a large unobstructed floor area made possible by the use of massive lattice girders supporting the structure
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Media ID 23838470
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
Depot People At Work Warehouse 1960
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the bustling atmosphere of the British Road Services Depot on Team Valley Trading Estate in Gateshead. The image offers a glimpse into the daily operations of this busy haulage and parcels shed, showcasing a skilled fork lift truck driver maneuvering crates in the foreground. Built by Laing in the late 1950s for British Road Services (later National Freight Corporation), this depot was an impressive feat of engineering. The photograph highlights its vast interior space, made possible by massive lattice girders that supported the structure. These girders allowed for an unobstructed floor area, providing ample room for efficient movement and storage of goods. The scene depicted here is one filled with energy and purpose. Workers can be seen diligently going about their tasks, ensuring that packages are swiftly loaded onto trucks for transportation to their destinations. It is a snapshot frozen in time, capturing a moment when technology and human labor seamlessly merged to keep Britain's transport industry running smoothly. This print from A© Historic England Archive not only showcases the architectural marvels of this warehouse but also serves as a testament to the hard work and dedication of those who kept it operational. It stands as a reminder of how vital these depots were to supporting trade and commerce during this era - an enduring symbol of Britain's industrial prowess.
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