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On-site catering JLP01_08_022423a
Filename: jlp01_08_022423a.jpg
Size: 5533 x 4034 (3.0MB)
Date: 10th 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
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On-site catering JLP01_08_022423a
FAWLEY RESERVOIR, FAWLEY, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE. Workers employed on the construction of Fawley Reservoir queuing at a mobile canteen.
Civil engineering work commenced in September 1954 for the formation of a reservoir for the Esso Refinery Company at Fawley, Southampton. The site of the contract was at the head of Cadland Creek. The work involved damming the lower end of an existing valley and the construction of a spillway, stilling basin and outfall
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Media ID 24349279
© Historic England Archive
Catering Construction Food And Drink People Reservoir Work Refreshments
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a moment in time at the construction site of Fawley Reservoir in Hampshire. The workers, donned in their rugged work attire, are patiently queuing up at a mobile canteen for some much-needed refreshments. This image offers a glimpse into the daily lives of those involved in this monumental civil engineering project that commenced in September 1954. The reservoir was being built to serve the Esso Refinery Company, located nearby in Fawley. Situated at the head of Cadland Creek, this ambitious undertaking required damming an existing valley and constructing various essential components such as a spillway, stilling basin, and outfall. In this scene captured by A© Historic England Archive photographer Joh, we witness not only the physical labor involved but also the importance of sustenance during long hours on-site. The mobile canteen provided these hardworking individuals with nourishment and respite amidst their demanding tasks. This print serves as a testament to both human resilience and teamwork displayed by these dedicated workers who contributed to shaping Hampshire's landscape. It reminds us of the immense effort put forth by countless individuals behind-the-scenes to bring about progress and development within our communities.
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