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Open the Motorway JLP01_08_055731
The Minister of Transport, Ernest Marples, using a police cars radio telephone to order the barriers to be removed on the M1 at the opening ceremony of the motorway.
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 24022619
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1950s Ceremony Motorway People
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This print captures a momentous occasion in British history - the opening ceremony of the M1 motorway. The image showcases the Minister of Transport, Ernest Marples, utilizing a police car's radio telephone to issue orders for the barriers to be removed. The photograph is not only visually striking but also holds great significance in terms of transportation and communication advancements during the 1950s. It highlights how technology played a crucial role in ensuring smooth operations on this landmark day. Catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project, in collaboration with the John Laing Charitable Trust, this image provides valuable insights into our nation's past. It serves as a reminder of how infrastructure projects like motorways have shaped our society and transformed travel experiences. The atmosphere depicted in this picture exudes an air of excitement and anticipation that must have been palpable during such an important event. It symbolizes progress and signifies a new era for both people and vehicles alike. Thanks to Historic England Archive's preservation efforts, we are able to relish this snapshot from history today. This remarkable piece offers us a glimpse into an iconic moment when boundaries were broken, connections were made, and dreams became reality on Britain's expanding road network.
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