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Apprentice joiner JLP01_08_053277
COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, GEDLING ROAD, ARNOLD, GEDLING, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. An apprentice joiner, working on the construction of Arnold County High School.
M Williamson was featured as Apprentice of the Month in the November 1958 issue of Team Spirit, the Laing company newsletter. Born in Doncaster, the son of a miner, he joined the company in 1953, preferring an outdoor job to following his father into the pit. Wilkinson worked on a number of projects in Richmond, Yorkshire and Birmingham and would complete his apprenticeship in May 1959
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This print captures the essence of a bygone era, showcasing an apprentice joiner hard at work on the construction site of Arnold County High School. The image transports us back to the 1950s, a time when education and innovation were at the forefront of societal progress. The featured apprentice, M Williamson, was hailed as Apprentice of the Month in November 1958 by Team Spirit, Laing company's esteemed newsletter. Hailing from Doncaster and born into a family of miners, Williamson chose to forge his own path by joining the company in 1953. Opting for an outdoor job instead of following in his father's footsteps down the mine shafts. As we delve deeper into this snapshot frozen in time, we learn that Wilkinson worked tirelessly on various projects across Richmond, Yorkshire, and Birmingham before completing his apprenticeship in May 1959. His dedication to honing his craft is evident through every chisel stroke captured within this photograph. This remarkable image not only showcases Wilkinson's journey but also symbolizes the importance placed on education during that era. It serves as a testament to those who labored diligently behind-the-scenes to construct educational institutions like Arnold County High School – places where future generations would acquire knowledge and shape their destinies. Preserved with care by A© Historic England Archive, this print offers us a glimpse into history while reminding us of the invaluable contributions made by individuals like M Williamson towards building our society brick-by-brick.
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