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Supervising JLP01_08_060385

EMPRESS STATE BUILDING, Lillie Road, Earls Court, HAMMERSMITH AND FULHAM, GREATER LONDON. Managers gathering to watch a worker pour out the topmost load of concrete on the roof of the Empress State Building, Earls Court, London.
The men pictured, left to right are: G. E. Margetts, Agent, P. Clarke, R. Hill, C. Farrow, General Foreman and W. Pitman, District Manager.
This photograph was used in the August 1961 issue of Team Spirit, the Laing company newsletter

Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places

Media ID 24350383

© Historic England Archive

1960s Concrete Construction Office People Urban Landscape Work


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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in the construction of the iconic Empress State Building in Earls Court, London. The image showcases a group of managers gathered on the rooftop, their eyes fixed on a worker pouring out the topmost load of concrete. It is an awe-inspiring sight that symbolizes both progress and teamwork. The men featured in this photograph are identified from left to right as G. E. Margetts, Agent; P. Clarke; R. Hill; C. Farrow, General Foreman; and W. Pitman, District Manager. Their presence signifies their crucial roles in overseeing this monumental project. Taken during the 1960s by A© Historic England Archive for Team Spirit, Laing company's newsletter published in August 1961, this image offers us a glimpse into the world of urban construction during that era. The composition beautifully juxtaposes human figures against the backdrop of an evolving cityscape - a testament to man's ability to shape his environment through hard work and determination. As we admire this snapshot frozen in time, let us appreciate not only the physical labor involved but also acknowledge those who worked tirelessly behind-the-scenes to bring such architectural marvels to life.

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