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Christmas Crane JLP01_11_40966_10
LONDON METROPOLE HOTEL, EDGWARE ROAD, CITY OF WESTMINSTER, GREATER LONDON. Laings winning entry to the Financial Times Christmas Crane Competition at the Metropole Hotel, London.
The team were given short notice that the crane at the Metropole site had been selected as Laings entry for the competition, only finding out on 21st November. EPL, Laing Plcs plant operation, came up with a design and it was fabricated by Jack Caseys group in St. Neots. Bill MacDermott, EPLs Electrical Design Manager, designed the electrical circuitry at his dining room table in an afternoon. The reindeers legs and Father Christmas arm was made to appear to move and the whole display took more than 2, 400 bulbs. Laing won the competition again the following year with a crane at the Vauxhall Cross site.
A date of 4th November is given on the negative register but the story in the Jan 1990 issue of Team Spirit, Laings company newsletter, suggests this is too early
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Introducing the Media Storehouse Photo Mug featuring the enchanting image "Christmas Crane JLP01_11_40966_10" by Joh from Historic England Archive. This holiday-themed mug brings the magic of the London Metropole Hotel's Financial Times Christmas Crane Competition to your daily routine. With Historic England's captivating photograph of the winning crane design adorning the exterior, each sip from this mug will transport you back to the City of Westminster's festive spirit. Add a personal touch to your mug collection and make every cup of coffee or tea a special occasion with this unique, high-quality Photo Mug from Media Storehouse.
A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 9.6cm high x 8.1cm diameter (3.8" x 3.2")
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This print captures the enchanting Christmas Crane at the London Metropole Hotel in City of Westminster, Greater London. Laings, a renowned construction company, entered this magnificent crane into the Financial Times Christmas Crane Competition and emerged as winners. The team received short notice about their selection on 21st November and swiftly began working on an extraordinary design. EPL, Laing Plcs plant operation, collaborated with Jack Caseys group in St. Neots to fabricate this masterpiece. Bill MacDermott, EPLs Electrical Design Manager, showcased his exceptional talent by designing the intricate electrical circuitry for this display at his dining room table within a single afternoon. The mesmerizing movement of reindeer legs and Father Christmas' arm was brought to life using over 2,400 bulbs that illuminated the night scene with a dazzling sparkle. Although the negative register suggests a date of 4th November for this photograph, it is believed to be too early based on information from Team Spirit - Laings company newsletter published in January 1990. Laing's triumph didn't end here; they went on to win the competition again next year with another spectacular crane at Vauxhall Cross site. This print serves as a testament to their innovative spirit and commitment to spreading festive joy through breathtaking displays during Christmastime.
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