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Flooded site JLP01_08_055243
M1 Motorway, M1, Watford, Daventry, Northamptonshire. Flooding at the construction site of the M1, the London to Yorkshire Motorway, near Watford Village, showing construction vehicles standing in mud across a large pool of water.
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 24083922
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1950s Construction Flooding Motorway Road Transport
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This print captures a moment frozen in time at the flooded construction site of the M1 Motorway, near Watford Village. Taken in the 1950s, this image showcases the challenges faced during the development of one of England's most significant roadways. The London to Yorkshire Motorway project was underway, and this particular scene depicts construction vehicles standing amidst a sea of mud, surrounded by a vast pool of water. The photograph is part of the Breaking New Ground Project, undertaken in collaboration with the esteemed John Laing Charitable Trust in 2019-20. It serves as a testament to both human resilience and nature's unpredictable forces. Despite encountering flooding obstacles along their path, these determined workers persevered to build an essential transportation link connecting two major cities. Transportation enthusiasts and history buffs alike will appreciate this snapshot from yesteryears that encapsulates not only an era but also showcases how infrastructure projects can shape our society. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from A© Historic England Archive, it reminds us that progress often comes hand-in-hand with adversity.
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