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Photographer and model JLP01_08_073450
Filename: jlp01_08_073450.jpg
Size: 6668 x 5212 (5.7MB)
Date: 22nd February 2022
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
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Historic England
Photographer and model JLP01_08_073450
JOHN LAING AND SON LIMITED, PAGE STREET, MILL HILL, BARNET, GREATER LONDON. A photographer taking a photo of a model in the studio of the new Sports Club centre soon after the centres opening.
By 1966, membership of the Laing Sports Club had reached 2, 500 throughout the country. A new Sports Club wing opened at John Laing and Son Ltds offices at Mill Hill on 28th April 1966. The new centre had two floors which a billiards room, club rooms, sports shop, photographic studio, and offices. A coffee lounge, table tennis hall and TV lounge were separated by folding doors and could be converted into a large meeting hall. In the photograph, a poster advertising The Laing Sports Club, Photography Section, Tenth Annual Exhibition is on the studio wall
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Media ID 24391914
© Historic England Archive
1960s Laing Spirit Lighting Model People Photographer Work Sitter
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a moment in the bustling studio of the newly opened Sports Club centre at John Laing and Son Limited's offices in Mill Hill, Greater London. The year is 1966, and photographer John Laing himself is seen meticulously framing his shot while a stunning model poses gracefully before him. The Laing Sports Club had quickly gained popularity, boasting an impressive membership of 2,500 across the country. The new Sports Club wing offers a plethora of amenities spread over two floors. In this particular frame, we catch a glimpse of the photographic studio adorned with vibrant posters promoting The Laing Sports Club's Photography Section Tenth Annual Exhibition. Studio lights illuminate the space as they cast soft shadows on both photographer and sitter. The atmosphere exudes creativity and camaraderie as individuals work together to capture moments frozen in time. This image embodies the spirit of collaboration that thrived within John Laing's company culture during this era. As we peer into this snapshot from history, it becomes evident that beyond construction projects, John Laing valued recreational pursuits for its employees too. With billiards rooms, club rooms, sports shops, offices, coffee lounges, table tennis halls, and TV lounges all under one roof - it was truly a hub for relaxation and leisure activities after long days at work. This photograph serves as a testament to not only John Laing's commitment to excellence but also their dedication to fostering an environment where employees could thrive both professionally and personally.
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