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Clearing a bucket JLP01_14_00176
BRITISH LIBRARY, EUSTON ROAD, ST PANCRAS, CAMDEN, GREATER LONDON. A worker shovelling mud from the bucket of a dumper truck into a skip at the British Library during its construction.
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 24289859
© Historic England Archive
1980s Construction Library People Work
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This print captures a pivotal moment during the construction of the iconic British Library in Greater London. Taken in the 1980s, it showcases a diligent worker clearing a bucket of mud from a dumper truck into a skip. The sheer determination and hard work depicted in this image are emblematic of the tireless efforts that went into building this architectural marvel. The significance of this photograph goes beyond its visual appeal. It is part of the Breaking New Ground Project, undertaken by Historic England Archive in collaboration with the John Laing Charitable Trust between 2019 and 2020. This project aimed to document and preserve images that shed light on important construction projects throughout history. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported back to an era when manual labor played an integral role in shaping our cities. The library's construction site becomes a stage where individuals like this worker become unsung heroes, contributing their skills to create lasting structures for future generations. Through its composition and subject matter, this print encapsulates not only an essential phase of library construction but also serves as a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance. It reminds us that every great achievement starts with dedicated individuals who put their hearts and souls into their work – just like the worker captured here shoveling mud from his bucket into that skip at the British Library site.
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