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In the bar JLP01_08_067943
Filename: jlp01_08_067943.jpg
Size: 5269 x 5121 (4.3MB)
Date: 4th 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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In the bar JLP01_08_067943
EGGBOROUGH POWER STATION, A19, EGGBOROUGH, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE. A group of workers socialising at the bar of the snug at the Eggborough Power Station Social Club, as a bartender pours a drink in the foreground.
The Eggborough Power Station staff club was provided by the Central Electricity Generating Board (CEGB) and furnished by the Laing Company. It was run by a Committee representing all employing companies and authorities. The club building housed a lounge bar known as the snug, a television room, billiards and table tennis rooms. More information on the social club can be found in the April 1964 edition of Laings monthly newsletter, Team Spirit
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© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a moment of camaraderie and relaxation in the bustling bar of the snug at Eggborough Power Station Social Club. A group of hardworking employees can be seen engaging in lively conversation, their faces illuminated by warm smiles and laughter. In the foreground, a skilled bartender pours a drink with precision, adding to the convivial atmosphere. The social club was an essential part of life for those working at Eggborough Power Station, providing them with much-needed respite from their demanding jobs. Furnished by the renowned Laing Company and established by the Central Electricity Generating Board (CEGB), it served as a hub for leisure activities and social gatherings. Within its walls, this club building housed various amenities such as a lounge bar known as "the snug" where individuals could unwind after long shifts. Additionally, there were spaces dedicated to television viewing, billiards, and table tennis – all contributing to fostering bonds among colleagues outside of work hours. For further insight into this vibrant social scene, one can refer to Laings monthly newsletter from April 1964 titled "Team Spirit". It sheds light on how this committee-run establishment brought together employees from different companies and authorities under one roof. This nostalgic photograph not only encapsulates the spirit of 1960s pub culture but also serves as a testament to the importance placed on community-building within industrial settings like Eggborough Power Station.
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