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Welder JLP01_08_053944
PORTISHEAD DOCK, PORTISHEAD AND NORTH WESTON, NORTH SOMERSET. A portrait of a Laing welder working on the Portishead Dock project.
A cropped version of this image was published in the People section of the May 1959 edition of Laings monthly newsletter, Team Spirit.
In 1958, remedial work began on the lock entrance to Portishead Dock for the Port of Bristol Authority. The lock entrance had been damaged by scour and wave action and needed to be removed and renewed, and the existing walls underpinned. At the same time, work was underway on the final third of Portishead B Power Station
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Media ID 24091513
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1950s Construction Development Dock People Victorian Work
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a moment in time at the Portishead Dock project in North Somerset. The image showcases a skilled Laing welder diligently working on the construction site, showcasing the dedication and craftsmanship required for such an endeavor. Originally taken in 1958, this particular photograph was later published in Laings monthly newsletter, Team Spirit, where it featured in the People section of the May 1959 edition. It offers a glimpse into the daily lives of workers during that era and highlights their contribution to important infrastructure projects. The Portishead Dock project aimed to address damage caused by scour and wave action to the lock entrance. This involved removing and renewing sections of the dock while underpinning existing walls. Simultaneously, work was also underway on completing Portishead B Power Station. The Victorian-era dock provides a historical backdrop to this scene, emphasizing both its significance as an industrial hub and its architectural beauty. The image not only documents progress but also serves as a testament to human ingenuity and determination. Preserved within Historic England Archive's collection, this print is a valuable record of British construction history from over six decades ago.
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