Print of Earthmoving on Section D of the M6 Motorway
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Framed Print of Earthmoving JLP01_08_063398
Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. Laing construction vehicles carrying out earthmoving on Section D of the Birmingham to Preston Motorway (M6).
The work on the Birmingham to Preston Motorway (M6), between junctions J13 to J16 started in June 1960 and was carried out by John Laing Construction Ltd. Section D was 7 1/2 miles in length between Keele and Barthomley. Discover Historic England images to buy as prints, wall art or for licensing. Find your favourite places or explore our collections. © Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
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Media ID 24091489
M6 Motorway Construction , John Laing Construction Ltd , Birmingham To Preston Motorway
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Add a touch of nostalgia to your home or office with our Framed Prints, featuring historic images from the Historic England Archive. This 'Earthmoving JLP01_08_063398' photograph shows Laing construction vehicles at work on the M6 motorway in the 1960s. Perfect for history enthusiasts and motorway fans alike, our Framed Prints make great decorative pieces.
A print of earthmoving vehicles in action, captured on film. Heavy machinery is visible as it works the ground. The scene shows excavators and a bulldozer at work. This photograph captures a moment from the construction process. It features Laing construction vehicles carrying out earthmoving operations.
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Image Download - Download high-resolution image 'Earthmoving JLP01_08_063398' from the Historic England Archive, licensed for Creative Use, Editorial Use or Personal Use. The photograph depicts Laing construction vehicles carrying out earthmoving on Section D of the Birmingham to Preston Motorway (M6) in a historic scene captured by Joh from Historic England.
Modern 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm 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: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.3cm x 19.3cm (7.6" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
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