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Walkway JLP01_10_36478Epping Civic Offices, High Street, Epping, Epping Forest, Essex. A man on scaffolding working beneath a glazed pitched roof during the construction of Epping Civic Offices
Look at the view JLP01_08_060386aEMPRESS STATE BUILDING, Lillie Road, Earls Court, HAMMERSMITH AND FULHAM, GREATER LONDON. Two women with a construction worker and manager gathered on the roof of Empress State Building
Supervising JLP01_08_060385EMPRESS STATE BUILDING, Lillie Road, Earls Court, HAMMERSMITH AND FULHAM, GREATER LONDON. Managers gathering to watch a worker pour out the topmost load of concrete on the roof of the Empress State
Presenting the keys JLP01_09_782973Farriers Hall Community Centre, Farriers Way, Borehamwood, Elstree and Borehamwood, Hertsmere, Hertfordshire. F Bryer, Director of Laings Building Division
Drinks JLP01_09_861047bA group of six women posed with celebratory drinks at the retirement presentation of Mary Coldicott, who is standing third from the left
Retirement gifts JLP01_09_861047aA portrait of Mary Coldicott holding a brass ornamental gift, with more gifts on the table beside her, during her retirement presentation
Computer operator JLP01_09_831757Eastgate Shopping Centre, Southernhay, Basildon, Essex. An office worker seated at a Datapoint 1550 computer, with a view through a window overlooking the construction of the new Eastgate Shopping
On-site catering JLP01_08_022423aFAWLEY RESERVOIR, FAWLEY, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE. Workers employed on the construction of Fawley Reservoir queuing at a mobile canteen
Hockey practice JLP01_08_045427Alf 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
Tying laces JLP01_08_044517Gordon 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
Winning the cup JLP01_08_065284Peter 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
Lucky dip JLP01_08_054089Edgware, 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
Dancing JLP01_08_054095Edgware, 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
Prince Michael of Kent JLP01_11_28918_08Eldon Square Shopping Centre, Newgate Street, Newcastle upon Tyne. Prince Michael of Kent under an umbrella at the official opening of the food court
Train ride JLP01_08_021679Felixstowe, 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
Pedalo JLP01_08_021676Felixstowe, 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
Day trippers JLP01_08_021667Felixstowe, 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
Outing by train JLP01_08_08838Laing 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
Train journey JLP01_08_008834A 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
Students common room JLP01_08_072394Durham University, Parsons Field House, Durham, County Durham. Three men reading newspapers in the students common room in Parsons Field House halls of residence at Durham University
Chemistry lab JLP01_08_069816Durham University, Science Laboratories, Durham, County Durham. A busy chemistry laboratory at Durham University with students engaged in experimental work
Students Union JLP01_08_075001aDurham University, Dunelm House, New Elvet, Durham, County Durham. Dunelm House at Durham University seen from south-east with Durham Cathedral in the background
Computer Room JLP01_08_069814Durham University, Science Laboratories, Durham, County Durham. A computer room in the mathematics department at Durham University
Breaktime JLP01_08_055338COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, GEDLING ROAD, ARNOLD, GEDLING, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. A view of the main courtyard at Arnold County High School filled with school children
Sealing the roof JLP01_08_053324COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, GEDLING ROAD, ARNOLD, GEDLING, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. Two workers spreading hot tar to seal the joints between roof panels during the construction of Arnold County High School
Checking verticals JLP01_08_053326COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, GEDLING ROAD, ARNOLD, GEDLING, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. A worker up a ladder checking a column is vertical using a spirit level during the construction of Arnold County High School
Placing beams JLP01_08_053320COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, GEDLING ROAD, ARNOLD, GEDLING, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. Two workers guiding a Laingspan beam, lowered from a crane
Placing beams JLP01_08_053319COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, GEDLING ROAD, ARNOLD, GEDLING, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. Two workers guiding a Laingspan beam, lowered from a crane
Apprentice joiner JLP01_08_053277COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, GEDLING ROAD, ARNOLD, GEDLING, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. An apprentice joiner, working on the construction of Arnold County High School
Checking floor level JLP01_08_053125aCOUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, GEDLING ROAD, ARNOLD, GEDLING, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. A worker using a spirit level to precisely lay a concrete footing slab for a Laingspan wall during the construction of Arnold
Assembling beams JLP01_08_053121COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, GEDLING ROAD, ARNOLD, GEDLING, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. Workers assembling Laingspan beams from individual concrete elements during the construction of Arnold County High School
Fun run JLP01_10_32708Copthall Stadium, Hendon, Barnet, Greater London. Two competitors, wearing pink elephant costumes, taking part in a 5km fun run at Copthall Stadium
On your marks JLP01_10_32707Copthall 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
Ball in the Bucket JLP01_08_073968Copthall 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
Wheelbarrow race JLP01_08_073952Copthall 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
Skipping race JLP01_08_073951Copthall 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
Skipping race JLP01_08_073950Copthall Stadium, Hendon, Barnet, Greater London. Girls with skipping ropes lined up at the start of a skipping race, with spectators in a stand beyond
Sack race JLP01_08_073949Copthall 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
On your marks JLP01_08_073945Copthall 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
Finished JLP01_08_073948Copthall 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
Javelin thrower JLP01_11_23878_02Copthall Stadium, Hendon, Barnet, Greater London. A portrait of the EPL sponsored javelin thrower Lynn Hayhoe at Copthall Stadium
Visiting dignitaries JLP01_08_063426COMMONWEALTH INSTITUTE, KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON. A group of MPs from Sierra Leone visiting the Commonwealth Institute during the final stages of its
Installing clerestory windows JLP01_08_062292COMMONWEALTH INSTITUTE, KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON. A worker installing window frames in the clerestory between the central
Copper sheeting JLP01_08_062291aCOMMONWEALTH INSTITUTE, KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON. Workers laying the outer skin of copper sheeting to weatherproof the exhibition hall roof at the Commonwealth
Discussion JLP01_08_061409COMMONWEALTH INSTITUTE, KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON. Sir James Robertson, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Commonwealth Institute (right)
Handshake JLP01_08_061406COMMONWEALTH INSTITUTE, KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON. Two men shaking hands at the Commonwealth Institutes topping out ceremony reception
Exhibition hall roof JLP01_08_061302COMMONWEALTH INSTITUTE, KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON. An elevated view looking north and showing progress of the construction of the Commonwealth Institute
Installing ribs JLP01_08_060838COMMONWEALTH INSTITUTE, KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON. Workers installing precast concrete ribs for the outer roof section at the western corner of the Commonwealth
