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Austin lorry on a construction site, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1959. Artist: Michael Walters
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Austin lorry on a construction site, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1959. Artist: Michael Walters
Austin lorry on a construction site, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1959. An Austin lorry at Skelton Grange B Power Station in Leeds, built between 1955 and 1962 by Kier Construction but demolished in 1998. Kier Construction was set up in the 1950s by Olaf Kier. They have been involved in many major civil engineering projects both in the UK and abroad
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1950s Austin Construction Construction Industry Construction Site Fifties Girder Leeds Lorry Michael Michael Walters Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd Power Station Tipper Truck Truck Under Construction Walters West Yorkshire Metaphor
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This photo print, captured by artist Michael Walters in 1959, transports us back to a bustling construction site in Leeds, West Yorkshire. The focal point of the image is an iconic Austin lorry, standing tall amidst the industrial landscape of Skelton Grange B Power Station. Built between 1955 and 1962 by Kier Construction - a company established by Olaf Kier in the 1950s - this power station was unfortunately demolished in 1998. The photograph beautifully encapsulates the spirit of post-war Britain's booming construction industry. With its monochrome palette and striking composition, it serves as both a historical document and a metaphor for progress. The towering girder structures surrounding the lorry symbolize growth and development taking place across the country during that transformative decade. Walters' lens captures not only the physicality of construction but also hints at the untold stories behind these monumental projects. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we can't help but imagine the countless hours of hard work put into building such grand edifices. Transportation plays a significant role within this image as well; with its tipper truck bed ready for action, our Austin lorry represents road transport's vital contribution to constructing modern Britain. Through his masterful photography skills, Michael Walters invites us to reflect on our nation's past achievements while acknowledging their eventual transience. This evocative piece stands as testament to both human ingenuity and impermanence
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