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EMPRESS STATE BUILDING, Lillie Road, Earls Court, HAMMERSMITH AND FULHAM, GREATER LONDON. Two women with a construction worker and manager gathered on the roof of Empress State Building, to watch the final concrete pour.
Laing built the foundations and the reinforced concrete frame of the building, work began in November 1959 and ran until July 1961. The group were gathered on the roof to the watch the final pour of concrete to complete the project. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England Archive
Media ID 24350385
1960s Concrete Construction Fashion Office People Urban Landscape Women
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This print captures a moment frozen in time on the roof of the iconic Empress State Building in London. Two stylish women, accompanied by a construction worker and manager, have gathered to witness an extraordinary event - the final concrete pour that marks the completion of this grand project. The Empress State Building stands tall against the urban landscape of Hammersmith and Fulham, its towering presence commanding attention from all who pass by. Laing, renowned for their expertise in construction, undertook the task of building its foundations and reinforced concrete frame. The arduous work began in November 1959 and concluded with this monumental moment captured here in July 1961. As we delve into this snapshot from history, we are transported back to an era where fashion was as important as progress itself. The women's elegant attire adds a touch of glamour amidst the industrial surroundings. Their presence symbolizes not only societal change but also highlights how women were becoming more involved in traditionally male-dominated fields. This photograph is not just about concrete or construction; it represents ambition, determination, and collaboration. It serves as a testament to human achievement and reminds us that even seemingly mundane tasks can hold great significance when viewed through a historical lens. A© Historic England Archive has once again preserved a remarkable piece of our past for future generations to appreciate – reminding us all to look up at both our physical surroundings and those who shape them.
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