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Lift 29 JLP01_08_052166
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Lift 29 JLP01_08_052166
BERKELEY POWER STATION, BERKELEY, HAM AND STONE, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE. A team of workers, on lift 29 of the construction of Berkeley Nuclear Power Station, carrying out concreting operations on the biological shield of Reactor No.2.
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 23828633
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1950s Construction Nuclear Power Station
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This print captures a significant moment in the construction of the Berkeley Nuclear Power Station. Lift 29, located at Berkeley, Ham and Stone in Gloucestershire, showcases a dedicated team of workers diligently carrying out concreting operations on Reactor No. 2's biological shield. The image provides a glimpse into the immense effort and precision required to build such a monumental structure. Taken during the 1950s, this photograph holds historical value as it documents an era when nuclear power was emerging as a groundbreaking technology. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and engineering prowess during that time. Catalogued under the Breaking New Ground Project in collaboration with the John Laing Charitable Trust in 2019-20, this image is part of an extensive collection that aims to preserve and celebrate Britain's rich architectural heritage. By capturing moments like these from our past, Historic England Archive ensures that future generations can appreciate and learn from these remarkable feats of construction. As we gaze upon this print by A© Historic England Archive, we are reminded of both the progress made in harnessing nuclear energy for peaceful purposes and the dedication of those who worked tirelessly to bring such projects to fruition.
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