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Opening ceremony JLP01_08_67241

M6 Motorway, Knutsford Service Area, Knutsford, Tabley Superior, Cheshire East, Cheshire East. Laing workers presented to Ernest Marples, Minister of Transport, at the opening ceremony of part of the M6.
This photograph is from a batch which is recorded in the negative register as having been taken at Knutsford. However, in December 1963 in the Laing monthly newsletter Team Spirit, the photograph appears with an article recording that a short ceremony occurred at Keele Service area where a film was presented to the Chairman of Staffordshire County Council. This preceded the official opening, just over two hours later, of the Hanchurch-Lymm section of the M6 by the Rt. Hon. Ernest Marples. It also mentions that the minister had a tour of the motorway by coach. The opening ceremony is known to have occurred at Knutsford but some of the photographs may also have been taken at Keele

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Media ID 24091345

© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection

1960s Ceremony Construction Motorway People Road


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> Europe > United Kingdom > England > Cheshire > Knutsford

> Europe > United Kingdom > England > Cheshire > Lymm

> Europe > United Kingdom > England > Cheshire > Over Tabley

> Europe > United Kingdom > England > Staffordshire > Hanchurch

> Europe > United Kingdom > England > Staffordshire > Keele

> Historic England > Industry > Engineering and Construction > Building Motorways > M6 Motorway


EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a momentous occasion in the history of British transportation. The image showcases the opening ceremony of part of the M6 motorway, taking place at Knutsford Service Area in Cheshire East. In this remarkable snapshot, we witness Laing workers proudly presenting themselves to Ernest Marples, the Minister of Transport. The photograph itself is steeped in historical significance and has an interesting backstory. Although recorded as being taken at Knutsford, it was later discovered that a short ceremony actually occurred at Keele Service area prior to the official opening of the Hanchurch-Lymm section of the M6. The Rt. Hon. Ernest Marples himself inaugurated this crucial stretch just over two hours after receiving a film presentation from Staffordshire County Council's Chairman. As we delve into this piece of history frozen in time, we can imagine the excitement and anticipation surrounding this milestone event for both motorists and those involved in its construction. It is fascinating to note that Minister Marples also embarked on a coach tour along this groundbreaking motorway. Captured by A© Historic England Archive, this photograph serves as a testament to human ingenuity and progress during an era defined by infrastructure development. It stands as a reminder not only of our ability to connect people and places but also pays homage to all those who dedicated their efforts towards creating better road networks for generations to come.

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