Fraud Blocker Skip to main content

Home > Europe > United Kingdom > England > Gloucestershire > Ham

Delivering groceries JLP01_08_048781

Delivering groceries JLP01_08_048781


Photo Prints
Jigsaw Puzzles
Poster Prints
Canvas Prints
Fine Art Prints
Metal Prints
Cards
Home Decor
Image Downloads


We accept all major credit cards

Historic England

Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Historic England

Delivering groceries JLP01_08_048781

BERKELEY POWER STATION, BERKELEY, HAM AND STONE, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE. The local butchers wife delivering supplies to Mrs Glover, living in a caravan on a temporary site at Berkeley Nuclear Power Station during its construction
Berkeley Nuclear Power Station was the first commercial nuclear power station in the United Kingdom and one of the first generation of nuclear reactors in Britain. Laing were the civil engineers for the project with work commencing on 7th January 1957. The 57 acre site included offices and temporary housing with facilities for the workers on site. Mrs Glover, shown in the photograph, was the wife of Jim Glover who was a Lima excavator river working on the diversion of the Conigre Pill

Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places

Media ID 23828659

© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection

1950s Construction Nuclear Power Station People Caravan


FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS

> Europe > United Kingdom > England > Gloucestershire > Berkeley

> Europe > United Kingdom > England > Gloucestershire > Ham

> Europe > United Kingdom > England > Gloucestershire > Stone

> Europe > United Kingdom > England > Gloucestershire > Stroud

> Europe > United Kingdom > England > Rivers

> Historic England > Historic Images > The 1950s

> Historic England > Industry > Engineering and Construction > Building Power Stations > Berkeley Power Station

> Historic England > The way we were > House and home

> Historic England > The way we were > Women's History


EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a slice of life during the construction of Berkeley Nuclear Power Station in Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. In this image, we see Mrs Glover, the wife of Lima excavator river Jim Glover, delivering groceries to another worker's wife living in a caravan on a temporary site at the power station. Berkeley Nuclear Power Station holds historical significance as it was not only the first commercial nuclear power station in the UK but also one of the pioneering nuclear reactors in Britain. The project was undertaken by civil engineers Laing and commenced on January 7th, 1957. Spanning across an expansive 57-acre site, it housed offices and temporary accommodations for workers like Mrs Glover. The photograph showcases both the camaraderie and resourcefulness that characterized life at Berkeley during its construction phase. It offers a glimpse into how families supported each other amidst challenging circumstances. As Mrs Glover dutifully delivers supplies to her fellow worker's wife residing in a caravan, we witness their resilience and determination to make ends meet while contributing to this monumental project. Historic England Archive has preserved this remarkable snapshot from the 1950s as part of our rich heritage. Through images like these, we gain insight into not just architectural achievements but also human stories that shaped our nation's history.

MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee

FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools

FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!

SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you

* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.




Related Images


Camp kitchen JLP01_01_081_66
Camp kitchen JLP01_01_081_66
Saltaire DES01_01_0626
Saltaire DES01_01_0626
Piece Hall a083824
Piece Hall a083824
Halifax FF003428
Halifax FF003428
Unloading a tractor JLP01_01_073_41
Unloading a tractor JLP01_01_073_41
Clog, boot and shoe shop DES01_01_0766
Clog, boot and shoe shop DES01_01_0766
Shibden Hall WSA01_01_00250
Shibden Hall WSA01_01_00250
Hayricks DIX02_01_010
Hayricks DIX02_01_010
Roman Altar a42_02012
Roman Altar a42_02012
Shibden Hall a42_02081
Shibden Hall a42_02081
Decorative steel frame DP168201
Decorative steel frame DP168201
The cooling water tunnel JLP01_01_078_01
The cooling water tunnel JLP01_01_078_01

+

Shipping

+

Choices

+

Reviews

+

Guaranteed




Related Collections


House and home
House and home
Browse 64 Prints
Women's History
Women's History
Browse 77 Prints
Berkeley
Berkeley
Browse 61 Prints
Ham
Ham
Browse 41 Prints
Stone
Stone
Browse 195 Prints
Stroud
Stroud
Browse 88 Prints
Rivers
Rivers
Browse 12,174 Prints
Berkeley Power Station
Berkeley Power Station
Browse 25 Prints
The 1950s
The 1950s
Browse 60 Prints