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Laing Spirit Collection (#3)

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

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Beer hatch JLP01_09_783158

Beer hatch JLP01_09_783158
DIXON HOUSE, FENCHURCH STREET, CITY OF LONDON. A woman serving beer to men standing at a serving hatch during a Thank You party held in the site canteen at Dixon House

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Drawing the raffle JLP01_08_021734

Drawing the raffle JLP01_08_021734
Carlisle, Cumbria. A group of spectators at a Laing sports day in Carlisle, showing a man holding a box as a woman adds or removes an item from it, possibly for a raffle

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Photo call JLP01_08_021709

Photo call JLP01_08_021709
Carlisle, Cumbria. A group of women posed for a photograph during a sports day at Laings Carlisle Sports Club. On 19th June 1954 an annual sports day was held at the Sports Club in Carlisle

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Long jump JLP01_08_021732

Long jump JLP01_08_021732
Carlisle, Cumbria. A crowd watching a competitor perform a long jump during a sports day at Laings Carlisle Sports Club. On 19th June 1954 an annual sports day was held at the Sports Club in

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Apple bobbing JLP01_08_021705

Apple bobbing JLP01_08_021705
Carlisle, Cumbria. Two children competing in an apple bobbing contest as a group of children and adults watch, during a Laing sports day at Carlisle

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Train ride JLP01_08_021731

Train ride JLP01_08_021731
Carlisle, Cumbria. Children taking a ride on a miniature train named Brisco Belle during a sports day at Laings Carlisle Sports Club

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: An evening entertainment JLP01_08_008450

An evening entertainment JLP01_08_008450
Carlisle, Cumbria. A group of people performing on stage at the farewell party for W B Haughan, General Manager of Laings Carlisle branch

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: An evening entertainment JLP01_08_008447

An evening entertainment JLP01_08_008447
Carlisle, Cumbria. Rows of seated guests enjoying the evening entertainment at the farewell dinner for W B Haughan, General Manager of Laings Carlisle branch A farewell dinner

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Private excursion JLP01_08_001077

Private excursion JLP01_08_001077
CHEDDAR, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET. A close-up view of a coach parked at Cheddar Gorge for a short stop during a Laing staff trip to Minehead

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Outdoor refreshments JLP01_08_010288

Outdoor refreshments JLP01_08_010288
CHEDDAR, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET. A group of people seated outside a cafe in Cheddar, during a Laing staff outing to Minehead

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Sponsorship photocall JLP01_11_35867_03

Sponsorship photocall JLP01_11_35867_03
Borehamwood, Elstree and Borehamwood, Hertsmere, Hertfordshire. EPL Managing Director Derek Welsh and Olympic athlete Tessa Sanderson posing with her sponsored Rover car

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Sponsorship photocall JLP01_11_35867_10

Sponsorship photocall JLP01_11_35867_10
Borehamwood, Elstree and Borehamwood, Hertsmere, Hertfordshire. EPL Managing Director Derek Welsh and Olympic athlete Tessa Sanderson posing with her sponsored Rover car

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Sponsorship photocall JLP01_11_35867_06

Sponsorship photocall JLP01_11_35867_06
Borehamwood, Elstree and Borehamwood, Hertsmere, Hertfordshire. EPL Managing Director Derek Welsh and Olympic athlete Tessa Sanderson posing with her sponsored Rover car

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Sports sponsorship JLP01_11_57861_02

Sports sponsorship JLP01_11_57861_02
British Rowing, Lower Mall, Hammersmith, Greater London. Sir Maurice Laing and Martin Brandon-Bravo, the Amateur Rowing Association President

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Candy floss JLP01_08_046479a

Candy floss JLP01_08_046479a
ABERYSTWYTH, WALES. Two young children holding candyfloss, standing beside a Walls ice cream kiosk on the promenade at Aberystwyth, during a day trip for Laing staff and families

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Children JLP01_08_001155

Children JLP01_08_001155
BRIDLINGTON, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE. A group of children with a small child in a pram on a day trip of Laing staff and families to Bridlington

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Daytrippers JLP01_08_046876

Daytrippers JLP01_08_046876
BOURNEMOUTH CENTRAL STATION, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET. A family walking beside a train at Platform 3 of Bournemouth Central Station

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Office outing JLP01_08_008887

Office outing JLP01_08_008887
BOURNEMOUTH CENTRAL STATION, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET. A long queue of people at Bournemouth train station during an outing of Laings London office to Bournemouth

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Bournemouth beach JLP01_08_008878

Bournemouth beach JLP01_08_008878
BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET. A group of women seated in deckchairs with ice creams on the beach, during a staff outing of Laings London office to Bournemouth

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Bournemouth beach JLP01_08_008865

Bournemouth beach JLP01_08_008865
BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET. A portrait of a group of people on the beach during a staff outing of Laings London office to Bournemouth

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Dozing JLP01_08_008860

Dozing JLP01_08_008860
BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET. A couple dozing in deckchairs during a staff outing of Laings London office to Bournemouth. This image was catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in partnership

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Bournemouth beach JLP01_08_008855

Bournemouth beach JLP01_08_008855
BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET. A man and three children at the shoreline on a beach in Bournemouth, during a staff outing of Laings London office

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: John Laing JLP01_08_008844

John Laing JLP01_08_008844
BOURNEMOUTH CENTRAL STATION, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET. A portrait of John Laing holding a Rolleiflex camera outside Bournemouth train station, during a staff outing of Laings London office to Bournemouth

Background imageLaing Spirit Collection: Bournemouth beach JLP01_08_008847

Bournemouth beach JLP01_08_008847
BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET. Children playing on the beach as a group of adults on deckchairs supervise, during a staff outing of Laings London office to Bournemouth



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