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PLYMOUTH B POWER STATION, CITY OF PLYMOUTH. A worker laying bricks to the top of the chimney shaft during the construction of Plymouth B Power Station.
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 32632175
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1950s Construction People Work
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This print captures a moment frozen in time during the construction of Plymouth B Power Station in the 1950s. The image showcases an awe-inspiring sight as a courageous worker fearlessly lays bricks to the top of the towering chimney shaft, working at an astonishing height. The sheer scale of this construction project is truly remarkable, with the power station emerging as a giant structure against the backdrop of City of Plymouth. This photograph serves as a testament to human ingenuity and determination, highlighting the immense effort required to bring such monumental projects to life. Catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in partnership with the John Laing Charitable Trust in 2019-20, this image offers us a glimpse into our industrial past and pays homage to those who labored tirelessly behind these iconic structures. Through its composition and subject matter, this print invites viewers to reflect on both individual bravery and collective achievement. It reminds us that progress often comes at great heights – quite literally – and encourages us to appreciate how far we have come thanks to those who dared reach for new horizons. © Historic England Archive has preserved this historical gem for future generations, allowing us all to marvel at this extraordinary feat accomplished by ordinary people working together towards something greater than themselves.
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