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Truck-mounted cranes JLP01_08_090873
Grain Power Station, Grain, Isle of Grain, Medway, Kent. Three truck-mounted cranes hired from Elstree Plant lined up on the site of the Isle of Grain Power Station.
The Isle of Grain Power Station was an oil fired power station built in the 1970s by multiple contractors, including John Laing and Son Ltd. When the power station opened in 1979, it had the second tallest chimney in the UK at 244 metres high. The power station has now been demolished and the chimney was destroyed in September 2016. A new Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power station has been built at the site
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© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1970s Construction Machinery Transport
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This print captures a moment in time at the Isle of Grain Power Station, located in Grain, Isle of Grain, Medway, Kent. The image showcases three truck-mounted cranes hired from Elstree Plant lined up on the site. These powerful machines stand tall against the backdrop of the power station's impressive infrastructure. Built in the 1970s by various contractors including John Laing and Son Ltd. , the Isle of Grain Power Station was an oil-fired facility that played a significant role in powering communities during its operational years. Upon its opening in 1979, it boasted the second tallest chimney in all of UK, soaring to an astonishing height of 244 meters. However, as time passed and energy needs evolved, this iconic power station met its demise. The structure has since been demolished and even its towering chimney was destroyed back in September 2016. Today, a new chapter has begun at this historic location with the construction of a modern Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power station. This photograph serves as a reminder not only of past industrial achievements but also highlights how progress continues to shape our landscape. Preserved within Historic England Archive's collection, this image offers viewers a glimpse into both transportation and machinery used during construction activities throughout the 1970s.
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