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Antique Framed Print : Placing beams JLP01_08_053320
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Placing beams JLP01_08_053320
COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, GEDLING ROAD, ARNOLD, GEDLING, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. Two workers guiding a Laingspan beam, lowered from a crane, into position on the roof of one of the blocks at Arnold County High School, during its construction.
Work began on the site in March 1958 and construction was completed for the new school term in September 1959. Laingspan was a flexible modular system of frame construction using precast pre-stressed concrete units. Laing developed the system in conjunction with the Architects and Buildings Branch of the Ministry of Education and consulting engineer A J Harris. The Arnold school was the first building for which the system was used beyond a prototype extension to Laings own Research and Development Centre. Designed to economise on steel consumption and minimise on wet trades to speed up construction, the system went on to be used for other building types including offices and hospitals
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Media ID 24329908
© Historic England Archive
1950s Constuction Education Grammar Innovation People School Work
18"x18" (46x46cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 12x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 18x18 inches (46x46cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 29.3cm x 29.4cm (11.5" x 11.6")
Estimated Product Size is 46.5cm x 46.5cm (18.3" x 18.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures a significant moment in the construction of Arnold County High School in Nottinghamshire during the late 1950s. Two dedicated workers can be seen carefully guiding a Laingspan beam, which has been lowered from a crane, into position on the roof of one of the school's blocks. The use of Laingspan was an innovative approach to frame construction, utilizing precast pre-stressed concrete units. Developed by Laing in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and consulting engineer A J Harris, this flexible modular system aimed to reduce steel consumption and accelerate construction time by minimizing wet trades. Arnold County High School was not only an educational institution but also served as a pioneering project for this revolutionary building technique beyond its initial prototype stage. The construction work commenced in March 1958 and was successfully completed just in time for the new school term in September 1959. This remarkable image not only showcases the dedication and hard work put forth by these workers but also highlights how advancements in technology and design were shaping educational facilities during that era. It serves as a testament to both progress and innovation within the field of architecture. Captured by A© Historic England Archive, this photograph stands as a valuable historical record showcasing the transformative impact of Laingspan on school buildings while providing insight into mid-20th century construction practices.
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