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Laing workers Manchester JLP01_08_058576
Filename: jlp01_08_058576.jpg
Size: 5296 x 5335 (4.8MB)
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
Laing workers Manchester JLP01_08_058576
CIS BUILDING, COOPERATIVE INSURANCE SOCIETY TOWER, MILLER STREET, MANCHESTER. A group portrait of the tunnel team on the Co-operative Society CIS/CWS contract.
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 23838230
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1960s Development Office People Posed Teamwork Tower Block Workmen
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in Manchester's history. The image showcases the hardworking individuals who formed the tunnel team on the Co-operative Society CIS/CWS contract, standing proudly outside the iconic CIS Building on Miller Street. Taken during the 1960s, this group portrait exudes a sense of camaraderie and teamwork as these skilled workmen pose for the camera. Their determined expressions reflect their dedication to contributing to Manchester's development and progress. The Cooperative Insurance Society Tower stands tall in the background, symbolizing growth and prosperity in this bustling city. This tower block served as an office space that witnessed countless hours of laborious effort put forth by these workers. Catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in partnership with the John Laing Charitable Trust in 2019-20, this photograph holds immense historical value. It offers a glimpse into an era when manual labor played a crucial role in shaping urban landscapes. As we admire this remarkable image from A© Historic England Archive, let us acknowledge and appreciate these unsung heroes who worked tirelessly behind-the-scenes to build our cities brick by brick.
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