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BERKELEY POWER STATION, BERKELEY, HAM AND STONE, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE. Mrs Short the Typist and G A Cooke the Office Manager standing outside the Laing Mobile Office 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
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 23828653
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1950s Construction Nuclear Power Station Office People Caravan
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This print captures a moment in time at the Berkeley Nuclear Power Station construction site in Gloucestershire during the 1950s. In front of the Laing Mobile Office, we see Mrs Short, the Typist, and G A Cooke, the Office Manager, standing proudly. Berkeley Nuclear Power Station holds great historical significance as it was not only the first commercial nuclear power station in the United Kingdom but also one of Britain's earliest nuclear reactors. The project was undertaken by civil engineers Laing, with construction commencing on January 7th, 1957. The image showcases more than just an office; it offers a glimpse into life on this vast 57-acre site. Temporary housing and facilities were provided for workers who dedicated themselves to this groundbreaking project. The presence of a caravan-turned-office highlights both resourcefulness and adaptability amidst such ambitious endeavors. It symbolizes how innovation can thrive even within modest spaces. As we admire this photograph from Historic England Archive captured by A©, we are reminded of the remarkable progress made in nuclear energy during that era. This image serves as a testament to human ingenuity and determination as well as pays homage to those whose efforts paved the way for future advancements in clean energy production.
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