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Laing Spirit Collection (#4)

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Seniors dance JLP01_09_783678

Seniors dance JLP01_09_783678
JOHN LAING AND SON LIMITED, PAGE STREET, MILL HILL, BARNET, GREATER LONDON. Four women in evening gowns on the dance floor at the Laing Senior Citizens Christmas dinner and dance at Mill Hill

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Vegetables JLP01_09_740159a

Vegetables JLP01_09_740159a
JOHN LAING AND SON LIMITED, PAGE STREET, MILL HILL, BARNET, GREATER LONDON. Three women admiring the runner beans on display at the 15th Annual Laing Horticultural and Handicraft Exhibition

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Gift from Santa JLP01_09_861773

Gift from Santa JLP01_09_861773
JOHN LAING AND SON LIMITED, PAGE STREET, MILL HILL, BARNET, GREATER LONDON. A young boy receiving a gift from Father Christmas during a childrens Christmas party at Laings Mill Hill offices

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: office office party CANTEEN LAING SPIRIT CHILDHOOD

office office party CANTEEN LAING SPIRIT CHILDHOOD
JOHN LAING AND SON LIMITED, PAGE STREET, MILL HILL, BARNET, GREATER LONDON. Young children eating at long tables during a childrens Christmas party held in the canteen of Laings Mill Hill offices

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Conga anyone JLP01_09_842213

Conga anyone JLP01_09_842213
JOHN LAING AND SON LIMITED, PAGE STREET, MILL HILL, BARNET, GREATER LONDON. Young children doing the conga during a childrens Christmas party held in the canteen of Laings Mill Hill offices

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Party JP01_09_832968

Party JP01_09_832968
JOHN LAING AND SON LIMITED, PAGE STREET, MILL HILL, BARNET, GREATER LONDON. An audience of children participating during the entertainment at the Laing childrens Christmas party at Mill Hill

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Ventriloquist JLP01_08_093537a

Ventriloquist JLP01_08_093537a
JOHN LAING AND SON LIMITED, PAGE STREET, MILL HILL, BARNET, GREATER LONDON. An entertainer with a ventriloquists dummy speaking to two young girls at the annual childrens Christmas party held by

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Look what we got JLP01_09_783694

Look what we got JLP01_09_783694
JOHN LAING AND SON LIMITED, PAGE STREET, MILL HILL, BARNET, GREATER LONDON. Two young boys in matching outfits holding presents and party hats at the Laing childrens Christmas party at Mill Hill

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Marquees JLP01_08_099084

Marquees JLP01_08_099084
Graythorp, Hartlepool. A large gathering of people standing outside three marquees at a Laing works party held at Graythorp

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Round of golf JLP01_08_084560

Round of golf JLP01_08_084560
Hadley Wood Golf Club, Enfield, Greater London. A group of men playing a round of golf during a golf party at Hadley Wood Golf Club

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Cart ride JLP01_08_046458

Cart ride JLP01_08_046458
Gorleston-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. A man with two girls in a horse-drawn cart on the promenade at Gorleston-on-Sea, during a day trip to Great Yarmouth for Laing staff and families

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Cafe JLP01_08_021573

Cafe JLP01_08_021573
Imperial Cafe, Skegness, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire. A group of men and women posed around a table in the Imperial Cafe during a Laing staff trip to Skegness

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Breathe in that sea air JLP01_08_021440

Breathe in that sea air JLP01_08_021440
Ilfracombe, North Devon. A side view of a man, women and children posed on a beach, with boats in the water beyond, during a Laing staff trip to Ilfracombe in June 1954

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Out the window JLP01_08_021559

Out the window JLP01_08_021559
Imperial Cafe, Skegness, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire. A group of men and a woman leaning out of a first floor window at the Imperial Cafe during a Laing staff trip to Skegness

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Seniors dinner dance JLP01_08_093470

Seniors dinner dance JLP01_08_093470
Flying Eagle, Mollison Way, Edgware, Harrow, Greater London. Senior citizens at a Christmas dinner and dance, watching a cabaret artist providing the entertainment

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Dress circle JLP01_08_053711

Dress circle JLP01_08_053711
GOLDERS GREEN HIPPODROME, NORTH END ROAD, GOLDERS GREEN, BARNET, GREATER LONDON. A party of children seated in the dress circle at Golders Green Hippodrome for a Dick Whittington pantomime

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Master and apprentice JLP01_09_762552c

Master and apprentice JLP01_09_762552c
Furzehill Road, Borehamwood, Elstree and Borehamwood, Hertsmere, Hertfordshire. A man with a spirit level assessing the work of a Laing apprentice bricklayer during the construction of the Furzehill

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Putting on a show JLP01_08_061175

Putting on a show JLP01_08_061175
Goodwyn Hall, Mill Hill, Barnet, Greater London. Members of the Dramatic Section of the Laing Sports Club on stage at Goodwyn Hall, performing their take on the play Johnny Belinda by Elmer Harris

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Hula hooping JLP01_08_053753

Hula hooping JLP01_08_053753
Goodwyn Hall, Mill Hill, Barnet, Greater London. A crowd of people watching men and women hula hooping at a New Year Party

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Party games JLP01_08_050875

Party games JLP01_08_050875
Goodwyn Hall, Mill Hill, Barnet, Greater London. People playing a party game at the Sports Clubs annual New Year party. Laings Sports Clubs New Year party was held for club members

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Dancing JLP01_08_050862

Dancing JLP01_08_050862
Goodwyn Hall, Mill Hill, Barnet, Greater London. People dancing at the Sports Clubs annual New Year party. Laings Sports Clubs New Year party was held for club members

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Party games JLP01_08_050874

Party games JLP01_08_050874
Goodwyn Hall, Mill Hill, Barnet, Greater London. People playing a party game at the Sports Clubs annual New Year party. Laings Sports Clubs New Year party was held for club members

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Drinks JLP01_09_861047b

Drinks JLP01_09_861047b
A group of six women posed with celebratory drinks at the retirement presentation of Mary Coldicott, who is standing third from the left

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Retirement gifts JLP01_09_861047a

Retirement gifts JLP01_09_861047a
A portrait of Mary Coldicott holding a brass ornamental gift, with more gifts on the table beside her, during her retirement presentation

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Annual General Meeting JLP01_09_831388

Annual General Meeting JLP01_09_831388
An elevated view of Laings 1983 Annual General Meeting, showing rows of guests facing the stage during a group retirement presentation

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Hockey practice JLP01_08_045427

Hockey practice JLP01_08_045427
Alf Cannon, goalkeeper for the hockey team at Laings Sports Club, playing hockey on a snowy sports ground. A similar image was published in the April 1956 edition of Laings monthly Team Spirit

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Tying laces JLP01_08_044517

Tying laces JLP01_08_044517
Gordon Johnson, a member of the Football Section of Laings Sports Club, smiling at the camera as he ties his shoe laces at a sports ground

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Winning the cup JLP01_08_065284

Winning the cup JLP01_08_065284
Peter Hipkin, captain of the Laing Sports Clubs 1st football team, being presented with the Senior Challenge Cup by V Ball, Vice-President of the London Commercial League

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Lucky dip JLP01_08_054089

Lucky dip JLP01_08_054089
Edgware, Barnet, Greater London. Two people at a party taking part in a lucky dip raffle. This party was laid on for retiring director W M Johnson with staff from Laings P&T depot in attendance

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Dancing JLP01_08_054095

Dancing JLP01_08_054095
Edgware, Barnet, Greater London. Couples dancing at a party. This party was laid on for retiring director W M Johnson with staff from Laings P&T depot in attendance

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Train ride JLP01_08_021679

Train ride JLP01_08_021679
Felixstowe, Suffolk. A man and girl riding a miniature train engine during a Laing staff trip to Felixstowe. This image was catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in partnership with

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Pedalo JLP01_08_021676

Pedalo JLP01_08_021676
Felixstowe, Suffolk. A couple on a pedalo in the sea during a Laing staff trip to Felixstowe. In 1947, after a seven year break, Laing had resurrected their Area Outings for staff and their families

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Day trippers JLP01_08_021667

Day trippers JLP01_08_021667
Felixstowe, Suffolk. Men and women sitting on a wall beside a gravel beach at Felixstowe during a Laing staff trip. In 1947, after a seven year break

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Family outing JLP01_08_021664

Family outing JLP01_08_021664
Felixstowe, Suffolk. A family with a young girl and a dog posed during a Laing staff trip to Felixstowe. In 1947, after a seven year break

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Outing by train JLP01_08_08838

Outing by train JLP01_08_08838
Laing staff and family members inside a train carriage during an outing of the London office to Bournemouth. This image was catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in partnership with

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Ford Pilot JLP01_07_016_004

Ford Pilot JLP01_07_016_004
A Ford Pilot car transporting Laing director W M Johnson and his wife during a staff outing to Weymouth. Ford Pilot cars were manufactured by Ford UK from August 1947 until 1951

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Train journey JLP01_08_008834

Train journey JLP01_08_008834
A man and young girl seated in a train carriage with refreshments during an outing of Laings London office to Bournemouth, with the man reading a special coronation edition of Team Spirit

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Fun run JLP01_10_32708

Fun run JLP01_10_32708
Copthall Stadium, Hendon, Barnet, Greater London. Two competitors, wearing pink elephant costumes, taking part in a 5km fun run at Copthall Stadium

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: On your marks JLP01_10_32707

On your marks JLP01_10_32707
Copthall Stadium, Hendon, Barnet, Greater London. Competitors setting off at the start of a 10km road race held at Copthall Stadium, with chairman Martin Laing firing the starting gun

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Motorcycle display team JLP01_08_073972

Motorcycle display team JLP01_08_073972
Copthall Stadium, Hendon, Barnet, Greater London. A display by the Metropolitan Police Motorcycle Precision Team during the annual Laing Sports Day held at Copthall Stadium

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Ball in the Bucket JLP01_08_073968

Ball in the Bucket JLP01_08_073968
Copthall Stadium, Hendon, Barnet, Greater London. A man throwing a ball in a game of Ball in the Bucket at a funfair held during the annual Laing Sports Day at Copthall Stadium

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Firs prize JLP01_08_073964

Firs prize JLP01_08_073964
Copthall Stadium, Hendon, Barnet, Greater London. A young boy on a podium being presented with a prize, at the annual Laing Sports Day held at Copthall Stadium

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Wheelbarrow race JLP01_08_073952

Wheelbarrow race JLP01_08_073952
Copthall Stadium, Hendon, Barnet, Greater London. Men and women in position at the starting line of a wheelbarrow race at the annual Laing Sports Day held at Copthall Stadium

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Skipping race JLP01_08_073951

Skipping race JLP01_08_073951
Copthall Stadium, Hendon, Barnet, Greater London. Girls leaving the starting line of a skipping race, with spectators in a stand beyond, at the annual Laing Sports Day held at Copthall Stadium

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Skipping race JLP01_08_073950

Skipping race JLP01_08_073950
Copthall Stadium, Hendon, Barnet, Greater London. Girls with skipping ropes lined up at the start of a skipping race, with spectators in a stand beyond

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Sack race JLP01_08_073949

Sack race JLP01_08_073949
Copthall Stadium, Hendon, Barnet, Greater London. Two men jumping towards the finishing line of the mens sack race at the annual Laing Sports Day held at Copthall Stadium

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: On your marks JLP01_08_073945

On your marks JLP01_08_073945
Copthall Stadium, Hendon, Barnet, Greater London. Men poised at the starting line of a track event, with spectators in stands beyond, at the annual Laing Sports Day held at Copthall Stadium

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Finished JLP01_08_073948

Finished JLP01_08_073948
Copthall Stadium, Hendon, Barnet, Greater London. A competitor collapsed on the ground after finishing a race held during the annual Laing Sports Day at Copthall Stadium



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