Tea break JLP01_09_852145

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Tea break JLP01_09_852145

Glaxo Pharmaceutical Works, Park Road, Ware, East Hertfordshire. Two Laing workers taking a tea break amid the construction works at the Glaxo site in Ware.
Laing built the new research building, gatehouse and services block at the Ware Glaxo site between 1985 and 1987, this £ 7.5m contract was Phase IV of construction at the extensive site and multiple buildings were added in following years

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Media ID 24051196

© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection

Construction People Work Thermos

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> Europe > United Kingdom > England > Hertfordshire > Ware

> Historic England > Industry > Engineering and Construction

EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photo print, we are transported back in time to the Glaxo Pharmaceutical Works in Ware, East Hertfordshire. Amidst the bustling construction works at the site, two Laing workers take a well-deserved tea break. The image captures a moment of respite amidst the chaos of building activity. The workers sit on a makeshift bench, their tired bodies finding solace in the simple pleasure of sipping hot tea from their trusty thermos flasks. Their worn-out overalls and rugged boots tell tales of hard work and dedication. This photograph is not just about construction or people at work; it represents an era when progress was being made at Glaxo's extensive site. Laing played a crucial role in this development by constructing new buildings such as research facilities, gatehouses, and service blocks between 1985 and 1987. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we can't help but marvel at the transformation that took place on these grounds over several years. This £7.5 million contract marked Phase IV of construction at Glaxo's Ware site - one among many structures added later. Thanks to A© Historic England Archive for preserving this remarkable piece of history that reminds us of both human resilience and industrial advancement during those transformative years.

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