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SHOREHAM CEMENT WORKS, UPPER BEEDING, HORSHAM, WEST SUSSEX. Lorries in the lorry loading bay at Shoreham Cement Works being loaded with sacks of Blue Circle Ferrocrete.
John Laing & Son Ltd built a new cement works for Associated Portland Cement Manufacturers Ltd at this chalk quarry in Upper Beeding near Shoreham-By-Sea, with work in the quarry starting in February 1949. The work on the site was varied and complex and included the construction of buildings at the cement works, rail sidings and a coal-handling plant
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Media ID 24107203
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1950s Lorry People Truck Work Cement Works
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This print captures a bustling scene at the Shoreham Cement Works in Upper Beeding, Horsham, West Sussex. The image showcases a row of lorries lined up in the lorry loading bay, eagerly awaiting their cargo of Blue Circle Ferrocrete sacks. The construction of this cement works was undertaken by John Laing & Son Ltd for Associated Portland Cement Manufacturers Ltd. The project commenced in February 1949 and involved various intricate tasks such as building structures within the quarry, constructing rail sidings, and establishing a coal-handling plant. In this snapshot from the 1950s, we witness workers diligently loading sacks onto each truck with utmost precision. Their dedication to ensuring that every lorry is efficiently loaded reflects their commitment to delivering high-quality products. The composition of this photograph beautifully encapsulates both the industrial nature of the site and the human element behind its operations. It serves as a testament to the hard work and ingenuity required to establish such an expansive cement works facility. Thanks to A© Historic England Archive's preservation efforts, we are able to glimpse into this significant moment in history when progress was being made on one of Britain's vital infrastructure projects. This print not only documents an important chapter in our industrial heritage but also offers us a window into how people worked together towards shaping our built environment.
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