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Excavators and dump trucks JLP01_01_080_75
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Excavators and dump trucks JLP01_01_080_75
BERKELEY POWER STATION, BERKELEY, HAM AND STONE, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE. A view of earth-moving vehicles carrying out excavation work during the construction of Berkeley Nuclear Power Station, with a Balfour Beatty bulldozer in the foreground.
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 23828643
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1950s Construction Crane Excavator Nuclear Power Station Dump Truck
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This print captures a pivotal moment in history - the construction of the Berkeley Nuclear Power Station. The image showcases a bustling scene of earth-moving vehicles diligently carrying out excavation work, laying the foundation for this monumental project. Standing proudly in the foreground is a Balfour Beatty bulldozer, symbolizing the expertise and precision required for such an ambitious undertaking. The photograph, catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in partnership with the John Laing Charitable Trust, provides us with a glimpse into the past and reminds us of humanity's relentless pursuit of progress. It serves as a testament to our ability to harness nuclear power as an alternative energy source during the 1950s. The sheer scale of machinery present in this snapshot is awe-inspiring. Excavators and dump trucks dominate the frame, their mechanical prowess juxtaposed against nature's raw beauty. As we observe these colossal machines reshape Gloucestershire's landscape at Berkeley Power Station, we are reminded that progress often comes at great cost but promises immense rewards. This photograph from Historic England Archive not only documents an important chapter in our industrial heritage but also invites contemplation on how far we have come since then. It stands as a tribute to human ingenuity and determination while serving as a reminder that every innovation carries both risks and benefits – lessons that remain relevant today.
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