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Lifting an H-frame JLP01_01_147_49
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Lifting an H-frame JLP01_01_147_49
SHELL HAVEN OIL REFINERY, SHELL HAVEN, STANFORD LE HOPE, ESSEX. A crane lifting a precast H frame from the casting bed, prior to stacking for curing and relifting into its final position, during construction of the administration building at Shell Haven Refinery.
The caption beneath the album print notes that special lifting tackle was designed to carry out this work
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Media ID 24107215
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1950s Construction Crane Development Machinery
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This print takes us back to the 1950s, capturing a significant moment during the construction of the administration building at Shell Haven Refinery in Stanford Le Hope, Essex. The image showcases a powerful crane delicately lifting an H-frame from its casting bed, ready for stacking and curing before being placed into its final position. This intricate process required special lifting tackle specifically designed for this purpose. The photograph not only highlights the impressive machinery used in this construction project but also emphasizes the importance of precision and careful planning involved in such endeavors. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and engineering prowess that enabled the successful completion of large-scale projects like these. As we gaze upon this remarkable scene frozen in time, it is impossible not to appreciate both the technical expertise displayed by those involved and the sheer magnitude of effort required to bring such ambitious visions to life. This print offers us a glimpse into an era when progress was marked by towering structures rising against industrial landscapes. Preserved within Historic England Archive's collection, this image reminds us of our rich architectural heritage and serves as a tribute to all those who contributed their skills towards shaping our built environment.
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