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Lift 29 JLP01_08_052161
BERKELEY POWER STATION, BERKELEY, HAM AND STONE, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE. A team of workers, on lift 29 of the construction of Berkeley Nuclear Power Station, carrying out concreting operations on the biological shield of Reactor No.2.
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 23828692
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1950s Construction Nuclear Power Station
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This print captures a significant moment in the construction of Berkeley Nuclear Power Station. Lift 29, located at Berkeley, Ham and Stone in Stroud, Gloucestershire, showcases a dedicated team of workers diligently carrying out concreting operations on the biological shield of Reactor No. 2. The image provides a glimpse into the immense scale and complexity involved in building this nuclear power station during the 1950s. Catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in partnership with the John Laing Charitable Trust in 2019-20 by Historic England Archive, this photograph holds historical value and serves as a testament to human ingenuity and progress. It symbolizes an era when advancements in technology were transforming society's approach to energy production. The composition highlights both the physical labor exerted by these workers and their commitment to constructing a facility that would shape future generations' access to electricity. As they meticulously pour concrete onto the biological shield, one can sense their dedication towards creating a safe environment for harnessing nuclear power. This image not only preserves an important moment from our past but also prompts us to reflect on our present-day reliance on nuclear energy. It reminds us of how far we have come since then while urging us to consider sustainable alternatives for meeting our growing energy demands.
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