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Reactor containment building JLP01_11_42552_05
SIZEWELL B POWER STATION, LEISTON, SUFFOLK COASTAL. A view from a tower crane showing the reactor containment building during construction at Sizewell B Nuclear Power Station.
Sizewell B is one of two nuclear power stations on the Suffolk coast near the village of Sizewell. Sizewell A, its predecessor, is in the process of being decommissioned. Sizewell B is a Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR); the first of its kind to be constructed in the UK. John Laing plc were awarded the contract for the main civil engineering work on 19th May 1987. Sizewell B was completed in 1995, after 8 years of construction, and is operated by EDF Energy
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Media ID 24110989
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1990s Civil Engineering Construction Engineering Nuclear Energy Power Station
31"x27" (79x69cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 24x20 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 31x27 inches (787x685mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.1cm x 59.9cm (23.3" x 23.6")
Estimated Product Size is 68.5cm x 78.7cm (27" x 31")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures the impressive sight of the reactor containment building during its construction at Sizewell B Nuclear Power Station. Taken from a tower crane, the image offers a unique perspective on this monumental engineering feat. Situated on the Suffolk coast near the village of Sizewell, Sizewell B is one of two nuclear power stations in the area. Its predecessor, Sizewell A, is currently undergoing decommissioning. What makes Sizewell B particularly noteworthy is that it was the first Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR) to be built in the UK. The main civil engineering work for this groundbreaking project was awarded to John Laing plc on May 19th, 1987. Over an eight-year period, construction took place until its completion in 1995. Today, Sizewell B continues to operate under EDF Energy's management. This photograph not only showcases the remarkable progress made in nuclear energy during the 1990s but also highlights how human ingenuity and technical expertise can shape our world. It serves as a testament to both our ability to harness clean and efficient sources of power and our commitment to advancing sustainable solutions for future generations. Preserved by Historic England Archive and brought back to life by A©, this image allows us to appreciate both the historical significance and architectural marvels associated with such ambitious projects.
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