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BERKELEY POWER STATION, BERKELEY, HAM AND STONE, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE. A view looking south-west over the bus park and temporary offices on the Berkeley Nuclear Power Station construction site.
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
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Media ID 23828704
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1950s Construction Nuclear Power Station Double Decker
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This print captures a glimpse into the bustling activity at the Berkeley Nuclear Power Station construction site in Gloucestershire during the 1950s. The view from above showcases the vast bus park and temporary offices, providing a unique perspective of this historic moment in British engineering. Berkeley Nuclear Power Station holds significant importance as it was not only the first commercial nuclear power station in the United Kingdom but also one of the pioneering nuclear reactors in Britain. Laing, renowned civil engineers, undertook this monumental project which commenced on January 7th, 1957. Spread across an impressive 57-acre site, this image highlights not only the functional aspects but also reveals glimpses of daily life for workers on-site. Temporary housing and office facilities were established to accommodate those involved in constructing this groundbreaking power station. The presence of cars and double-decker buses adds a touch of nostalgia to this snapshot from history. It serves as a reminder that even amidst such ambitious endeavors, ordinary modes of transportation played their part. Preserved within Historic England's Archive collection, this photograph offers us a rare opportunity to witness an important chapter in British industrial development. It symbolizes progress and innovation while honoring all those who contributed to making Berkeley Nuclear Power Station a reality.
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