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Conveyor JLP01_10_00741
Fareham, Hampshire. The conveyor belt used to transport chalk during the construction of the M27. Two million cubic metres of chalk were transported by conveyor belt to form bunds and an embankment in Portsmouth Harbour. Photographed in August 1971
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© Historic England. John Laing Photographic Collection
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This print from the Historic England Archive takes us back to August 1971, capturing a pivotal moment in the construction of the M27 motorway. The image showcases Conveyor JLP01_10_00741, an engineering marvel that played a vital role in transforming Fareham, Hampshire. The conveyor belt depicted here served as the lifeline for transporting an astounding two million cubic metres of chalk. Its purpose? To create bunds and an embankment within Portsmouth Harbour, forever altering its landscape. This ambitious feat required meticulous planning and precise execution. As we gaze at this snapshot frozen in time, we can almost hear the hum of machinery and feel the energy surrounding this monumental task. The conveyor belt stretches out before us like a modern-day river flowing with chalky sediment – a symbol of human ingenuity shaping nature to suit our needs. Beyond its technical significance, this photograph also serves as a reminder of how infrastructure projects have shaped our world throughout history. It is through such endeavors that societies evolve and progress. Credit must be given to © Historic England Archive for preserving this remarkable piece of history captured by Joh's lens. Through their tireless efforts in documenting our past, they allow us to appreciate not only the physical structures but also the stories behind them - tales of ambition, innovation, and determination that continue to inspire generations today.
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