mail_outline sales@mediastorehouse.com
Ferris wheel JLP01_08_021563SKEGNESS, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE. A man and a child on a Ferris wheel during a Laing staff trip to Skegness. In 1947, after a seven year break
Abseiling for charity JLP01_11_60748_07Lewisham Centre, Citibank, Molesworth Street, Lewisham, Greater London. Abseiling down the outside of the Citibank offices in Lewisham, raising money for the Winged Fellowship Trust
High jump JLP01_08_046949Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. A man performing a high jump during a sports day at Laings Elstree Sports Club
Tennis player JLP01_08_084900Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. A man jumping to hit a tennis ball during a match at the Finals Day of the Laing Tennis Section held at the Laing Sports Ground at
Weymouth Harbour JLP01_07_016_007WEYMOUTH, WEYMOUTH AND PORTLAND, DORSET. A view from the east looking towards Weymouth Pavilion and seafront, with cranes lining Weymouth Harbour on the left
Afternoon tea JLP01_08_000297THE SPA, BRIDLINGTON, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE. A group of people having lunch at a long table in the Spa Cafe during a day trip of Laing staff to Bridlington
Waltzers JLP01_08_021564SKEGNESS, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE. A man and a woman riding on a waltzer during a Laing staff trip to Skegness. In 1947, after a seven year break
Abseiling for charity JLP01_11_60750_01Lewisham Centre, Citibank, Molesworth Street, Lewisham, Greater London. Abseiling down the outside of the Citibank offices in Lewisham, raising money for the Winged Fellowship Trust
Cycle race JLP01_09_811194Luton Town Hall, Luton, Bedfordshire. People watching a cycle race, sponsored by Laing and EPL International, passing through Luton town centre
On the beach JLP01_08_021246aLLANDUDNO, CONWY, WALES. Hilda Laing on the beach at Llandudno during a Laing staff trip. In 1947, after a seven year break, Laing had resurrected their Area Outings for staff and their families
Tennis Courts JLP01_08_001339Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. A view through a hatch towards people playing tennis at Laings new Sports Ground in Elstree
Flower pot race JLP01_08_071228Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. Women competing in a flower pot race, with spectators behind a rope fence
Judo demonstration JLP01_08_060179Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. A crowd watching a judo demonstration by two members of the Metropolitan Police during a Laing sports day at Elstree
Egg and spoon race JLP01_08_060168Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. Four young girls lined up at the start of an egg and spoon race during a Laing sports day at Elstree
Hook a duck JLP01_11_54042_06Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. Two young children playing a hook a duck game at the Kids Count family fun day at the Laing Sports Club
Golden wedding anniversary JLP01_09_840875A couple toasting their golden wedding anniversary while sitting in their home amongst cards and gifts. Mr and Mrs Birtmead
Piano player JLP01_08_087582WINDSOR AND MAIDENHEAD. A man playing the piano on a boat named the Windsor Castle, during a trip of Laing Sports Club members on the River Thames near Windsor
Grand dinner JLP01_08_009072Whitley Bay, North Tyneside. Laing workers with their families seated in a dining hall during a Laing staff outing to Whitley Bay
Dodgems JLP01_08_009068Whitley Bay, North Tyneside. A couple driving in a dodgem car during a Laing staff outing to Whitley Bay. In 1947, after a seven year break
Fairground ride JLP01_08_009067Whitley Bay, North Tyneside. A group of people enjoying a fairground ride during a Laing staff outing to Whitley Bay. In 1947, after a seven year break
Gather by the coaches JLP01_08_009044Whitley Bay, North Tyneside. Laing workers and their families gathered by a line of coaches during a Laing staff outing to Whitley Bay
Fairground ride JLP01_08_009062Whitley Bay, North Tyneside. A group of people on a fairground ride during a Laing staff outing to Whitley Bay. In 1947, after a seven year break
Life preserver JLP01_07_016_011WEYMOUTH, WEYMOUTH AND PORTLAND, DORSET. A view looking in a north-westerly direction from near the entrance to Weymouth Harbour, showing a lifebuoy in the foreground hanging from quayside railings
Railings JLP01_07_016_015WEYMOUTH, WEYMOUTH AND PORTLAND, DORSET. A view from the Pier Bandstand in Weymouth, looking north over railings towards Brunswick Terrace and Greenhill beach
Fishing from the quay JLP01_07_016_009WEYMOUTH, WEYMOUTH AND PORTLAND, DORSET. Looking down at a man fishing from the quayside at Weymouth Harbour. This photograph was taken during a Laing staff outing to Weymouth
Long service award JLP01_08_062940WEMBLEY TOWN HALL, FORTY LANE, BRENT, GREATER LONDON. E L Davies shaking hands with Sir John Laing during an award for 25 years of service at a long service
Coach trip JLP01_08_021234WATERLOO BRIDGE, BETWS Y COED, WALES. Two coaches crossing the Waterloo Bridge during a Laing staff trip to Llandudno. In 1947, after a seven year break
In the pavilion JLP01_08_021418VICTORIA PAVILION, WILDER ROAD, ILFRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON. A group of adults and children posed in the Victoria Pavilion during a Laing staff trip to Ilfracombe
Party food JLP01_08_020216THURLEIGH AIRFIELD, THURLEIGH, BEDFORD. Children wearing party hats and having tea at a childrens party. This photograph shows a childrens party that was organised by Laings Welfare staff
Party hats JLP01_08_020211THURLEIGH AIRFIELD, THURLEIGH, BEDFORD. A group of girls adjusting their party hats at a childrens party. This photograph shows a childrens party that was organised by Laings Welfare staff
Musical chairs JLP01_08_020208THURLEIGH AIRFIELD, THURLEIGH, BEDFORD. A game of musical chairs being played at a childrens party. This photograph shows a childrens party that was organised by Laings Welfare staff
Audience JLP01_08_020205THURLEIGH AIRFIELD, THURLEIGH, BEDFORD. Parents with their children watching the entertainment at a childrens party. This photograph shows a childrens party that was organised by Laings Welfare staff
Balloons JLP01_08_202223THURLEIGH AIRFIELD, THURLEIGH, BEDFORD. Parents and children playing with balloons at a childrens party. This photograph shows a childrens party that was organised by Laings Welfare staff
Mothers and toddlers JLP01_08_020204THURLEIGH AIRFIELD, THURLEIGH, BEDFORD. Parents with their children watching the entertainment at a childrens party. This photograph shows a childrens party that was organised by Laings Welfare staff
Dancefloor JLP01_08_054037The Grand Hotel, Broad Street, Bristol. A group of people dancing at the Grand Hotel. This dinner and dance was attended by staff from Laings South-Western region with retiring directors
Arcade games JLP01_08_021570SKEGNESS, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE. A row of people playing a roll a ball game in an amusement arcade during a Laing staff trip to Skegness
Ferris wheel JLP01_08_021567SKEGNESS, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE. A couple riding on a Ferris wheel during a Laing staff trip to Skegness. In 1947, after a seven year break
Arcade games JLP01_08_021566SKEGNESS, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE. Adults and children around a game machine at an amusement park, during a Laing staff trip to Skegness
Boat ride JLP01_08_021558SKEGNESS, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE. A couple and a young boy in a boat on a water ride during a Laing staff day trip to Skegness
Miniature railway JLP01_08_021572SKEGNESS, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE. Three men accompanying a young child riding on a miniature railway engine during a Laing staff trip to Skegness
Dressed for the beach JLP01_08_000244SKEGNESS, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE. A portrait of a smartly dressed man and woman on a Laing staff outing to Skegness. A group of about 100 people attended this outing from contracts in Grimsby
Amusements JLP01_08_000243SKEGNESS, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE. A woman with a child in a pushchair at an amusement park during a Laing staff outing to Skegness
Start them early JLP01_08_000242SKEGNESS, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE. A Laing worker helping a small child build a sandcastle on the beach, during a staff outing to Skegness
Retirement gift JLP01_09_803510aRegent Street, City of Westminster, Greater London. Laing retiree Anne Kidd posed sitting on a table beside her retirement gift of a Magimix food processor
Retirement spread JLP01_09_762122MANCHESTER. Guests helping themselves to party food during the retirement celebration for W G Cursons in Manchester. W G Cursons was a Laing Regional Director for the north-west
Day trip by train JLP01_08_008843aLONDON WATERLOO STATION, YORK ROAD, WATERLOO, LAMBETH, GREATER LONDON. A steam train chartered by Laing leaving Waterloo station, transporting Laings London office on a staff outing to Bournemouth
Paddling JLP01_08_021236LLANDUDNO, CONWY, WALES. A man holding the hand of a toddler on the beach during a Laing staff trip to Llandudno. In 1947, after a seven year break
Stick of rock JLP01_08_001082MINEHEAD, WEST SOMERSET. A portrait of a child eating a stick of rock during an outing of Laing staff and families to Minehead
Cricket on the beach JLP01_08_001074MINEHEAD, WEST SOMERSET. A group of people playing cricket on the beach, with a young boy as batsman, during a Laing staff outing to Minehead
Slot car racing JLP01_08_081387Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. Adults and children watching slot cars being raced around a raised circuit, with children operating controllers beyond
Motorcycle Precision Team JLP01_08_081386aLaing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. The Metropolitan Police Motorcycle Precision Team giving a display of formation riding during a Gala Day held at the Laing Sports
Gala Day JLP01_08_081384aLaing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. A view of a fairground carousel and stalls, with crowds gathered on a sports pitch beyond
Candy floss JLP01_08_081373Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. Two young children eating candy floss at a Gala Day held at the Laing Sports Ground at Elstree
Donkey rides JLP01_08_081371Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. A Gala Day at the Laing Sports Ground at Elstree, showing childrens pony rides in the foreground with stalls and crowds beyond
Fund raising JLP01_08_081369Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. A man with a RNLI lifeboat collection box at the Laing Sports Ground
Punch and Judy JLP01_08_071222Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. Children watching a Punch and Judy show at the annual Laing sports day held at the Laing Sports Ground at Elstree
Fancy dress winner JLP01_08_071214Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. Hilda Laing at the annual Laing sports day, presenting a fancy dress competition prize to a young child dressed as a vase of
Fancy dress winner JLP01_08_065944Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. A young girl, dressed as the cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova
Motorcycle Precision Team JLP01_08_060180Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. The Metropolitan Police Motorcycle Precision Ride Team putting on a demonstration at a Laing sports day at Elstree
Pipe band JLP01_08_057586Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. A marching Scottish pipe band performing during a Laing sports day at Elstree
Train ride JLP01_08_043914Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. Children taking a ride on a miniature train named The Continental Express during a Laing sports day at Elstree
Train ride JLP01_08_043913Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. Children riding in a miniature train carriage and waving at the camera during a Laing sports day at Elstree
Conductor JLP01_08_010226Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. A man conducting a brass band during a sports meeting held at Laings Sports Club in Elstree
Sack race JLP01_08_081375Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. Men competing in a sack race at a Gala Day held at the Laing Sports Ground at Elstree
Go-karting JLP01_08_071229Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. Young boys taking part in go-kart racing at the annual Laing sports day held at the Laing Sports Ground in Elstree
Shot putting JLP01_08_071227Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. A man putting a shot during a shot put competition at the annual Laing sports day held at the Laing Sports Ground at Elstree
Pushball JLP01_08_065935Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. A view of a pushball match, with the ball raised above the heads of the competitors
Hoopla JLP01_08_046961Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. People playing the hoopla game during a Laing sports day at Elstree
Waitressing race JLP01_08_043916Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. Three women with trays of refreshments competing in a waitressing race during a Laing sports day at Elstree
Police dog parade JLP01_08_095438Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. Police dog handlers leading their dogs during a demonstration at the annual Gala Day held at the Laing Sports Ground at Elstree
Dog agility JLP01_08_095437Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. A police dog jumping during an agility display, with its handler running alongside
Carousel ride JLP01_08_095429Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. People standing around a childrens carousel at the annual Gala Day held at the Laing Sports Ground at Elstree
Three legged race JLP01_08_095436Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. People competing in a three-legged race during the annual Gala Day held at the Laing Sports Ground at Elstree
Trampolining JLP01_08_095444Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. A group of people gathered round, watching a girl jumping on a trampoline at the annual Gala Day held at the Laing Sports Ground at
Karting JLP01_08_081390Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. A man and boy driving a go-kart on a tennis court during a Gala Day held at the Laing Sports Ground at Elstree
Toddlers race JLP01_08_095430Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. Toddlers in a running race, with adults watching from the starting line, at the annual Gala Day held at the Laing Sports Ground
Acrobat JLP01_09_792078Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. A circus acrobat performing an act hanging from a wire during the annual Laing Gala Day at the Elstree Sports Ground
Accordionist JLP01_09_771211Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. An accordionist playing at the annual Laing Gala Day. This image was catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in
Bowls champions JLP01_09_793391Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. The winning team of a Mixed Triples Bowls Tournament being presented with a shield by Terry Eves
Bowls JLP01_08_095923Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. A group of women playing a game of bowls at Laings Sports Ground
Howzat JLP01_08_095921Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. A cricket match being played between Laings Sports Club and the Blue Circle cricket club
Minders cheque JLP01_09_803462Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. Dennis Waterman shaking hands with Geoff Seager and handing him a cheque after a charity football match at Laings Elstree Sports
Charity football match JLP01_09_803459Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. Chris Martin, Laings team captain, shaking hands with Dennis Waterman while holding a Laing Sports Club pennant before a charity
Obstacle race JLP01_09_792074Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. Young people taking part in an obstacle course race during the annual Laing Gala Day
