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Pneumatic clamp JLP01_08_076807
NORFOLK. A team of men working on the lining up operation of the Fens gas pipeline, showing the internal pneumatic clamp for locking steel pipes together.
Work on laying the Fens gas pipeline started in June 1967 and was a joint venture between Laing Civil Engineering and French companies Entrepose and Grands Travaux de Marseille (GTM) for the Gas Council. Over 600 men worked on the project to lay 36 inch diameter steel pipes starting at West Winch in Norfolk and running to where it linked up with the next contract at Woodcroft Castle in Cambridgeshire. The pipeline crossed four rivers and numerous dykes and ditches. This photograph was published in September 1967 in the Laing monthly newsletter Team Spirit
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Media ID 24091103
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1960s Engineering Gas Supply North Sea Gas People Pipeline Work
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating world of historic engineering with our Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This exquisite piece, titled "Pneumatic clamp JLP01_08_076807" by Joh from Historic England Archive, takes you back in time to a team of men working on the lining up operation of the Fens gas pipeline. Witness the intricate details of the internal pneumatic clamp used for locking steel pipes together. A must-have for history enthusiasts, engineers, and art collectors alike. Bring a piece of history into your home or office with our premium quality Fine Art Prints.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 50.8cm (20" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures a significant moment in the construction of the Fens gas pipeline during the 1960s. The image showcases a team of dedicated men diligently working on the lining up operation, focusing specifically on the internal pneumatic clamp used to lock steel pipes together. The Fens gas pipeline project, which commenced in June 1967, was a collaborative effort between Laing Civil Engineering and French companies Entrepose and Grands Travaux de Marseille (GTM), commissioned by the Gas Council. With over 600 skilled workers involved, this ambitious venture aimed to lay 36-inch diameter steel pipes stretching from West Winch in Norfolk to Woodcroft Castle in Cambridgeshire. As depicted in this photograph published in September 1967 within Laing's monthly newsletter "Team Spirit" these determined individuals faced numerous challenges along their path. Crossing four rivers as well as countless dykes and ditches required meticulous planning and execution. The significance of this image lies not only in its portrayal of engineering prowess but also its representation of teamwork and dedication. Each member played an integral role, contributing their expertise towards ensuring a successful completion of this vital infrastructure project. Preserved within Historic England Archive, this print serves as a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance that shaped our nation's gas supply network during that era.
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