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Historic England Photo Prints and Wall Art
Trucks JLP01_08_052192
A Shell-BP fuel tanker and a Laing truck at a concrete batching plant on the construction site of the London to Yorkshire Motorway (the M1).
This image was catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in partnership with the John Laing Charitable Trust in 2019-20. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
Media ID 24021743
1950s Construction Lorry Motorway Road Transport
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> Europe > United Kingdom > England > Yorkshire > Related Images
> Historic England > Industry > Engineering and Construction > Building Motorways > M1 Motorway
> Historic England > Transport > Road transport > Lorries trucks and vans
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This print captures a significant moment in the construction of the iconic London to Yorkshire Motorway (the M1) during the 1950s. The image showcases a Shell-BP fuel tanker and a Laing truck at a bustling concrete batching plant on the construction site. The Breaking New Ground Project, in collaboration with the esteemed John Laing Charitable Trust, catalogued this remarkable photograph as part of their efforts to document and preserve historical milestones. It serves as an invaluable record of the road transport industry's progress and development. The juxtaposition of these two mighty trucks against the backdrop of an expansive construction site evokes a sense of awe and admiration for those involved in building such monumental infrastructure. It is evident that every aspect was meticulously planned, from sourcing fuel to manufacturing concrete for this ambitious project. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded of how far our transportation systems have come since then. This image not only celebrates human ingenuity but also pays homage to all those who dedicated their skills and expertise towards creating vital connections between London and Yorkshire. Thanks to Historic England Archive's preservation efforts, we can now appreciate this extraordinary piece of history that symbolizes progress, innovation, and ambition within Britain's road network.
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