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Framed Print : Chipping spreader JLP01_08_063668
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Chipping spreader JLP01_08_063668
STAFFORDSHIRE. A close-up of a chipping spreader in operation during the construction of the Birmingham to Preston Motorway (M6), with a man standing at the back watching a tractor offload aggregate into the hopper.
This image was catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in partnership with the John Laing Charitable Trust in 2019-20
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 24180644
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1960s Construction Machinery Motorway People Work
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Introducing the Media Storehouse Framed Print featuring the captivating image "Chipping Spreader JLP01_08_063668" by Joh from Historic England Archive. This intriguing photograph takes you back in time to Staffordshire, where a chipping spreader is shown in action during the construction of the Birmingham to Preston Motorway (M6). Each print is meticulously framed to preserve the historic details of this iconic moment. Add this unique piece to your decor and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
Framed and mounted 9x7 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 29.2cm x 34cm (11.5" x 13.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in the construction of the iconic Birmingham to Preston Motorway (M6) during the 1960s. The image showcases a chipping spreader, known as JLP01_08_063668, in action as it meticulously distributes aggregate onto the road surface. Standing at the back of this impressive machinery is a man, attentively observing and ensuring that everything runs smoothly. The photograph provides an intimate close-up view of the chipping spreader's operation, highlighting its intricate mechanisms and powerful capabilities. The tractor can be seen unloading aggregate into the hopper with precision and efficiency. This scene exemplifies both human ingenuity and technological advancement coming together to shape our infrastructure. Catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in collaboration with the John Laing Charitable Trust in 2019-20, this image serves as a valuable historical record documenting not only motorway construction but also people at work during this era. It offers us a glimpse into their dedication and expertise required to bring such ambitious projects to life. As we admire this remarkable photograph from Historic England Archive, let us appreciate how far we have come since then while acknowledging those who laid down these foundations for future generations.
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