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Housing estate built by John Laing & Co, Cricklewood, London, 1930. Creator: Aerofilms. Stock Photo

RMPTA64A–Housing estate built by John Laing & Co, Cricklewood, London, 1930. Creator: Aerofilms.

Employment Exchange and RD Hewitt & Co ironmongers, Victoria Viaduct, Carlisle, Cumbria, 1907. Artist: John Laing. Stock Photo

RMMPTY32–Employment Exchange and RD Hewitt & Co ironmongers, Victoria Viaduct, Carlisle, Cumbria, 1907. Artist: John Laing.

A view of Eggborough Power Station from the south-west, showing a front-loader tractor working in the field in the foreground. This image was catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in partnership with the John Laing Charitable Trust in 2019-20. Stock Photo

RM2HFK3MX–A view of Eggborough Power Station from the south-west, showing a front-loader tractor working in the field in the foreground. This image was catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in partnership with the John Laing Charitable Trust in 2019-20.

Two Laing workers brushing mosaic tiling around 'CIS' lettering on the service tower of the Co-operative Insurance Society Building in Manchester. This image was catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in partnership with the John Laing Charitable Trust in 2019-20. Stock Photo

RM2GGE8A2–Two Laing workers brushing mosaic tiling around 'CIS' lettering on the service tower of the Co-operative Insurance Society Building in Manchester. This image was catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in partnership with the John Laing Charitable Trust in 2019-20.

John Laing and Son Limited, Page Street, Mill Hill, Barnet, London, 19/04/1984. H Wills at work in one of Laing's research and development labs, applying coloured concrete to a piece of carved stonework. The work that was carried out in this particular lab involved preparing colour matching concretes for the repair of stone for Laing's specialist activities such as Laing Stonemasonry. The process involved mixing many different types and colours of sand to find the best match. Stock Photo

RM2HFK337–John Laing and Son Limited, Page Street, Mill Hill, Barnet, London, 19/04/1984. H Wills at work in one of Laing's research and development labs, applying coloured concrete to a piece of carved stonework. The work that was carried out in this particular lab involved preparing colour matching concretes for the repair of stone for Laing's specialist activities such as Laing Stonemasonry. The process involved mixing many different types and colours of sand to find the best match.

RM2HFK3H5–John Laing and Son Limited, Page Street, Mill Hill, Barnet, London, 19/04/1984. H Wills at work in one of Laing's research and development labs, applying coloured concrete to a piece of carved stonework. The work that was carried out in this particular lab involved preparing colour matching concretes for the repair of stone for Laing's specialist activities such as Laing Stonemasonry. The process involved mixing many different types and colours of sand to find the best match.

A group portrait of the tunnel team on the Co-operative Society CIS/CWS contract. From left to right; M. Lynch, L. Tague, J. McCabe, M. Mannion, W. Kowalzyk, J. Crabbe and C. White. This image was catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in partnership with the John Laing Charitable Trust in 2019-20. Stock Photo

RM2GGE89J–A group portrait of the tunnel team on the Co-operative Society CIS/CWS contract. From left to right; M. Lynch, L. Tague, J. McCabe, M. Mannion, W. Kowalzyk, J. Crabbe and C. White. This image was catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in partnership with the John Laing Charitable Trust in 2019-20.

Paternoster Square, City of London, 16/01/1964. Looking north-east across the Paternoster development during its construction, showing completed blocks and some under construction including Sudbury House. Work on the Paternoster development was carried out in a joint venture by John Laing Construction Limited, Trollope and Colls Limited, and George Wimpey and Company Limited. The scheme involved the redevelopment of a seven acre site on the north side of St Paul’s Cathedral. The site had been almost entirely devastated during an incendiary raid in December 1940. The development consiste Stock Photo

RM2HFK3WE–Paternoster Square, City of London, 16/01/1964. Looking north-east across the Paternoster development during its construction, showing completed blocks and some under construction including Sudbury House. Work on the Paternoster development was carried out in a joint venture by John Laing Construction Limited, Trollope and Colls Limited, and George Wimpey and Company Limited. The scheme involved the redevelopment of a seven acre site on the north side of St Paul’s Cathedral. The site had been almost entirely devastated during an incendiary raid in December 1940. The development consiste

Filton Airfield, South Gloucestershire, 30/04/1950. Rapid Concrete Breaking Co Ltd trucks at Filton Airfield during construction of a runway, with construction work in progress beyond. Laing extended the runway westwards at Filton Airfield to accommodate the Bristol Brabazon airliner, which was being built at the airfield. Work began in July 1946 on the new runway, which was 2,725 yards long and 100 yards wide. The work required the requisitioning and removal of Charlton village and a temporary flying strip was laid, for use while the new runway was under construction. Stock Photo

RM2HFK37H–Filton Airfield, South Gloucestershire, 30/04/1950. Rapid Concrete Breaking Co Ltd trucks at Filton Airfield during construction of a runway, with construction work in progress beyond. Laing extended the runway westwards at Filton Airfield to accommodate the Bristol Brabazon airliner, which was being built at the airfield. Work began in July 1946 on the new runway, which was 2,725 yards long and 100 yards wide. The work required the requisitioning and removal of Charlton village and a temporary flying strip was laid, for use while the new runway was under construction.

Aylesbury Estate, Walworth, Southwark, London, 28/06/1968. Two women working in the computer room of Laing's construction site at the Aylesbury Estate. In 1963, John Laing and Son Ltd bought the rights to the Danish industrialised building system for flats known as ‘Jespersen’ (also called 'Jesperson'). The company built factories in Scotland, Hampshire and Lancashire producing Jespersen prefabricated parts and precast concrete panels, allowing the building of housing to be rationalised, saving time and money. Laing's Southern Region started building the Aylesbury Estate in 1967. Stock Photo

RM2HFK301–Aylesbury Estate, Walworth, Southwark, London, 28/06/1968. Two women working in the computer room of Laing's construction site at the Aylesbury Estate. In 1963, John Laing and Son Ltd bought the rights to the Danish industrialised building system for flats known as ‘Jespersen’ (also called 'Jesperson'). The company built factories in Scotland, Hampshire and Lancashire producing Jespersen prefabricated parts and precast concrete panels, allowing the building of housing to be rationalised, saving time and money. Laing's Southern Region started building the Aylesbury Estate in 1967.

RM2HFK30P–Aylesbury Estate, Walworth, Southwark, London, 07/09/1976. Looking over low-rise blocks of flats and maisonettes during the topping out ceremony of the Southwark Whites contract on the Aylesbury Estate. The Southwark Whites contract was carried out by Laing's South London Region. In an article published in October 1976 in Laing's monthly newsletter 'Team Spirit', the site is described as the last housing development to be built by Laing in the 10 year redevelopment of the Aylesbury Estate. It was also to be the last housing development to be built using the 12M Jespersen scheme as the John Lai

Hulme, Manchester, 01/08/1967. A block of 12M Jespersen flats under construction in Hulme, showing a wall panel with inset windows about to be hoisted into position. In 1963, John Laing and Son Ltd bought the rights to the Danish industrialised building system known as Jespersen (sometimes referred to as Jesperson). The company built factories in Scotland, Hampshire and Lancashire producing Jespersen prefabricated parts and precast concrete panels, allowing the building of housing to be rationalised, saving time and money. This site in Hulme was built in 1967 with parts supplied by the John La Stock Photo

RM2HFK3MG–Hulme, Manchester, 01/08/1967. A block of 12M Jespersen flats under construction in Hulme, showing a wall panel with inset windows about to be hoisted into position. In 1963, John Laing and Son Ltd bought the rights to the Danish industrialised building system known as Jespersen (sometimes referred to as Jesperson). The company built factories in Scotland, Hampshire and Lancashire producing Jespersen prefabricated parts and precast concrete panels, allowing the building of housing to be rationalised, saving time and money. This site in Hulme was built in 1967 with parts supplied by the John La

Paternoster Square, City of London, 14/12/1962. Looking up at a tower crane against a maze of scaffolding during the construction of the Paternoster development. Work on the Paternoster development was carried out in a joint venture by John Laing Construction Limited, Trollope and Colls Limited, and George Wimpey and Company Limited. The scheme involved the redevelopment of a seven acre site on the north side of St Paul’s Cathedral. The site had been almost entirely devastated during an incendiary raid in December 1940. The development consisted of a series of office blocks, a shopping Stock Photo

RM2HFK3R8–Paternoster Square, City of London, 14/12/1962. Looking up at a tower crane against a maze of scaffolding during the construction of the Paternoster development. Work on the Paternoster development was carried out in a joint venture by John Laing Construction Limited, Trollope and Colls Limited, and George Wimpey and Company Limited. The scheme involved the redevelopment of a seven acre site on the north side of St Paul’s Cathedral. The site had been almost entirely devastated during an incendiary raid in December 1940. The development consisted of a series of office blocks, a shopping

Paternoster Square, City of London, 23/06/1965. A view of tables and seating in an empty restaurant at the Paternoster development. Work on the Paternoster development was carried out in a joint venture by John Laing Construction Limited, Trollope and Colls Limited, and George Wimpey and Company Limited. The scheme involved the redevelopment of a seven acre site on the north side of St Paul’s Cathedral. The site had been almost entirely devastated during an incendiary raid in December 1940. The development consisted of a series of office blocks, a shopping precinct, an extensive piazza Stock Photo

RM2HFK3TD–Paternoster Square, City of London, 23/06/1965. A view of tables and seating in an empty restaurant at the Paternoster development. Work on the Paternoster development was carried out in a joint venture by John Laing Construction Limited, Trollope and Colls Limited, and George Wimpey and Company Limited. The scheme involved the redevelopment of a seven acre site on the north side of St Paul’s Cathedral. The site had been almost entirely devastated during an incendiary raid in December 1940. The development consisted of a series of office blocks, a shopping precinct, an extensive piazza

RM2HFK3BW–Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 23/09/1979. The winning team of a Mixed Triples Bowls Tournament being presented with a shield by Terry Eves, representing event sponsors Scottish and Newcastle Breweries, with club treasurer Ron Homewood on the right. A similar image was published in November 1979 in Laing's monthly Team Spirit newsletter. From left to right: Terry Eves of Scottish and Newcastle Breweries; Laing winning triples: Bob Loudon, Jean Bowden and John Cannon; and Ron Homewood.

Hulme, Manchester, 04/05/1967. A view over the construction site of three-storey flats in Hulme, built using the 12M Jespersen system, with the Manchester skyline in the distance including Manchester Central Railway Station. In 1963, John Laing and Son Ltd bought the rights to the Danish industrialised building system known as Jespersen (sometimes referred to as Jesperson). The company built factories in Scotland, Hampshire and Lancashire producing Jespersen prefabricated parts and precast concrete panels, allowing the building of housing to be rationalised, saving time and money. These flats Stock Photo

RM2HFK3M8–Hulme, Manchester, 04/05/1967. A view over the construction site of three-storey flats in Hulme, built using the 12M Jespersen system, with the Manchester skyline in the distance including Manchester Central Railway Station. In 1963, John Laing and Son Ltd bought the rights to the Danish industrialised building system known as Jespersen (sometimes referred to as Jesperson). The company built factories in Scotland, Hampshire and Lancashire producing Jespersen prefabricated parts and precast concrete panels, allowing the building of housing to be rationalised, saving time and money. These flats

Barbican Centre, Silk Street, City of London, 01/03/1982. An exterior view of the main entrance to the Barbican Arts Centre. John Laing & Son Ltd were responsible for the construction of Phase V of the Barbican development, which included the Barbican Arts Centre and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. The Barbican Centre is a huge performing arts centre which houses a library, theatre, concert hall, cinemas, conservatory, seminar rooms and more. On Wednesday 3rd March 1982, the Barbican Centre was ceremonially opened by Queen Elizabeth II, who unveiled a commemorative plaque to mark Stock Photo

RM2HFK31D–Barbican Centre, Silk Street, City of London, 01/03/1982. An exterior view of the main entrance to the Barbican Arts Centre. John Laing & Son Ltd were responsible for the construction of Phase V of the Barbican development, which included the Barbican Arts Centre and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. The Barbican Centre is a huge performing arts centre which houses a library, theatre, concert hall, cinemas, conservatory, seminar rooms and more. On Wednesday 3rd March 1982, the Barbican Centre was ceremonially opened by Queen Elizabeth II, who unveiled a commemorative plaque to mark

Paternoster Square, City of London, 26/08/1963. A view looking west showing various multi-storey blocks under construction as part of the Paternoster development. Work on the Paternoster development was carried out in a joint venture by John Laing Construction Limited, Trollope and Colls Limited, and George Wimpey and Company Limited. The scheme involved the redevelopment of a seven acre site on the north side of St Paul’s Cathedral. The site had been almost entirely devastated during an incendiary raid in December 1940. The development consisted of a series of office blocks, a shopping Stock Photo

RM2HFK3T4–Paternoster Square, City of London, 26/08/1963. A view looking west showing various multi-storey blocks under construction as part of the Paternoster development. Work on the Paternoster development was carried out in a joint venture by John Laing Construction Limited, Trollope and Colls Limited, and George Wimpey and Company Limited. The scheme involved the redevelopment of a seven acre site on the north side of St Paul’s Cathedral. The site had been almost entirely devastated during an incendiary raid in December 1940. The development consisted of a series of office blocks, a shopping

Paternoster Square, City of London, 23/06/1965. The reception area of an office building at the Paternoster development, showing a desk between four large columns. Work on the Paternoster development was carried out in a joint venture by John Laing Construction Limited, Trollope and Colls Limited, and George Wimpey and Company Limited. The scheme involved the redevelopment of a seven acre site on the north side of St Paul’s Cathedral. The site had been almost entirely devastated during an incendiary raid in December 1940. The development consisted of a series of office blocks, a shoppin Stock Photo

RM2HFK3T6–Paternoster Square, City of London, 23/06/1965. The reception area of an office building at the Paternoster development, showing a desk between four large columns. Work on the Paternoster development was carried out in a joint venture by John Laing Construction Limited, Trollope and Colls Limited, and George Wimpey and Company Limited. The scheme involved the redevelopment of a seven acre site on the north side of St Paul’s Cathedral. The site had been almost entirely devastated during an incendiary raid in December 1940. The development consisted of a series of office blocks, a shoppin

Craigshill, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland, 01/10/1965. A team of Laing workers lowering a prefabricated concrete staircase into position at a Jespersen construction compound, probably at the Craigshill development in Livingston. In 1963, John Laing and Son Ltd bought the rights to the Danish industrialised building system known as Jespersen (sometimes referred to as Jesperson). The company built factories in Scotland, Hampshire and Lancashire producing Jespersen prefabricated parts and precast concrete panels, allowing the building of housing to be rationalised, saving time and money. The Stock Photo

RM2HFK3C0–Craigshill, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland, 01/10/1965. A team of Laing workers lowering a prefabricated concrete staircase into position at a Jespersen construction compound, probably at the Craigshill development in Livingston. In 1963, John Laing and Son Ltd bought the rights to the Danish industrialised building system known as Jespersen (sometimes referred to as Jesperson). The company built factories in Scotland, Hampshire and Lancashire producing Jespersen prefabricated parts and precast concrete panels, allowing the building of housing to be rationalised, saving time and money. The

County High School, Gedling Road, Arnold, Gedling, Nottinghamshire, 29/07/1959. The main courtyard at Arnold County High School seen from the south-east corner, showing hexagonal paving and raised flower beds in the foreground. Work began on the site in March 1958 and construction was completed for the new school term in September 1959. The co-educational grammar school accommodated 720 pupils. In the mid 1960s another school was built nearby and in 1974 the two were amalgamated into a comprehensive. The Laing built school buildings were eventually demolished in 2017. Stock Photo

RM2HFK3CB–County High School, Gedling Road, Arnold, Gedling, Nottinghamshire, 29/07/1959. The main courtyard at Arnold County High School seen from the south-east corner, showing hexagonal paving and raised flower beds in the foreground. Work began on the site in March 1958 and construction was completed for the new school term in September 1959. The co-educational grammar school accommodated 720 pupils. In the mid 1960s another school was built nearby and in 1974 the two were amalgamated into a comprehensive. The Laing built school buildings were eventually demolished in 2017.

Paternoster Square, City of London, 23/06/1965. A woman walking down a winding staircase in a building at the Paternoster development. Work on the Paternoster development was carried out in a joint venture by John Laing Construction Limited, Trollope and Colls Limited, and George Wimpey and Company Limited. The scheme involved the redevelopment of a seven acre site on the north side of St Paul’s Cathedral. The site had been almost entirely devastated during an incendiary raid in December 1940. The development consisted of a series of office blocks, a shopping precinct, an extensive piaz Stock Photo

RM2HFK3T8–Paternoster Square, City of London, 23/06/1965. A woman walking down a winding staircase in a building at the Paternoster development. Work on the Paternoster development was carried out in a joint venture by John Laing Construction Limited, Trollope and Colls Limited, and George Wimpey and Company Limited. The scheme involved the redevelopment of a seven acre site on the north side of St Paul’s Cathedral. The site had been almost entirely devastated during an incendiary raid in December 1940. The development consisted of a series of office blocks, a shopping precinct, an extensive piaz

Aylesbury Estate, Walworth, Southwark, London, 06/10/1969. A lorry delivering precast concrete panels from Laing's factory in Andover to a block of flats on the Aylesbury Estate, built using the 12M Jespersen system. In 1963, John Laing and Son Ltd bought the rights to the Danish industrialised building system for flats known as Jespersen (sometimes referred to as Jesperson). The company built factories in Scotland, Hampshire and Lancashire producing Jespersen prefabricated parts and precast concrete panels, allowing the building of housing to be rationalised, saving time and money. Laing's So Stock Photo

RM2HFK322–Aylesbury Estate, Walworth, Southwark, London, 06/10/1969. A lorry delivering precast concrete panels from Laing's factory in Andover to a block of flats on the Aylesbury Estate, built using the 12M Jespersen system. In 1963, John Laing and Son Ltd bought the rights to the Danish industrialised building system for flats known as Jespersen (sometimes referred to as Jesperson). The company built factories in Scotland, Hampshire and Lancashire producing Jespersen prefabricated parts and precast concrete panels, allowing the building of housing to be rationalised, saving time and money. Laing's So

County High School, Gedling Road, Arnold, Gedling, Nottinghamshire, 23/02/1959. A view looking south-west from an upper window in the science block at Arnold County High School, showing workers spreading gravel on the roofs of lower school buildings. Work began on the site in March 1958 and construction was completed for the new school term in September 1959. The co-educational grammar school accommodated 720 pupils. In the mid 1960s another school was built nearby and in 1974 the two were amalgamated into a comprehensive. The Laing built school buildings were eventually demolished in 2017. Stock Photo

RM2HFK3BT–County High School, Gedling Road, Arnold, Gedling, Nottinghamshire, 23/02/1959. A view looking south-west from an upper window in the science block at Arnold County High School, showing workers spreading gravel on the roofs of lower school buildings. Work began on the site in March 1958 and construction was completed for the new school term in September 1959. The co-educational grammar school accommodated 720 pupils. In the mid 1960s another school was built nearby and in 1974 the two were amalgamated into a comprehensive. The Laing built school buildings were eventually demolished in 2017.

CIS Building, Cooperative Insurance Society Tower, Miller Street, Manchester, 16/10/1962. The main entrance foyer featuring an abstract wall mural in the Co-operative Insurance Society (CIS) Building in Manchester. In 1959, the Laing Company began work on the construction of two office blocks for the Co-operative Society in Manchester. The Co-operative Insurance Society (CIS) tower was over 350ft high when completed in 1962, and was the tallest office block in the country at the time. On an adjacent site, a smaller 14-storey high office block for the Co-operative Wholesale Society (CWS) was co Stock Photo

RM2HFK3GA–CIS Building, Cooperative Insurance Society Tower, Miller Street, Manchester, 16/10/1962. The main entrance foyer featuring an abstract wall mural in the Co-operative Insurance Society (CIS) Building in Manchester. In 1959, the Laing Company began work on the construction of two office blocks for the Co-operative Society in Manchester. The Co-operative Insurance Society (CIS) tower was over 350ft high when completed in 1962, and was the tallest office block in the country at the time. On an adjacent site, a smaller 14-storey high office block for the Co-operative Wholesale Society (CWS) was co

Aylesbury Estate, Walworth, Southwark, London, 01/05/1971. A young girl seated on a bench in front of a recently completed block of flats on the Aylesbury Estate, built using the 12M Jespersen system. In 1963, John Laing and Son Ltd bought the rights to the Danish industrialised building system for flats known as Jespersen (sometimes referred to as Jesperson). The company built factories in Scotland, Hampshire and Lancashire producing Jespersen prefabricated parts and precast concrete panels, allowing the building of housing to be rationalised, saving time and money. Laing's Southern Region st Stock Photo

RM2HFK2WA–Aylesbury Estate, Walworth, Southwark, London, 01/05/1971. A young girl seated on a bench in front of a recently completed block of flats on the Aylesbury Estate, built using the 12M Jespersen system. In 1963, John Laing and Son Ltd bought the rights to the Danish industrialised building system for flats known as Jespersen (sometimes referred to as Jesperson). The company built factories in Scotland, Hampshire and Lancashire producing Jespersen prefabricated parts and precast concrete panels, allowing the building of housing to be rationalised, saving time and money. Laing's Southern Region st

Craigshill, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland, 01/10/1965. Two surveyors at work on a Jespersen construction compound, probably at the Craigshill development in Livingston, with a crane in the background unloading a pallet from a trailer. In 1963, John Laing and Son Ltd bought the rights to the Danish industrialised building system known as Jespersen (sometimes referred to as Jesperson). The company built factories in Scotland, Hampshire and Lancashire producing Jespersen prefabricated parts and precast concrete panels, allowing the building of housing to be rationalised, saving time and mone Stock Photo

RM2HFK3AW–Craigshill, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland, 01/10/1965. Two surveyors at work on a Jespersen construction compound, probably at the Craigshill development in Livingston, with a crane in the background unloading a pallet from a trailer. In 1963, John Laing and Son Ltd bought the rights to the Danish industrialised building system known as Jespersen (sometimes referred to as Jesperson). The company built factories in Scotland, Hampshire and Lancashire producing Jespersen prefabricated parts and precast concrete panels, allowing the building of housing to be rationalised, saving time and mone

Commonwealth Institute, Kensington High Street, Kensington, London, 22/11/1961. Sir James Robertson, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Commonwealth Institute (right) and two other men drinking beer at the topping out ceremony reception. Laing built the Commonwealth Institute between October 1960 and October 1962 to replace the former Imperial Institute that was to be demolished to make way for new facilities at Imperial College. The building consisted of a four-storey administrative block housing a library, restaurant, board room and conference hall and a separate two-storey b lock co Stock Photo

RM2HFK3CW–Commonwealth Institute, Kensington High Street, Kensington, London, 22/11/1961. Sir James Robertson, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Commonwealth Institute (right) and two other men drinking beer at the topping out ceremony reception. Laing built the Commonwealth Institute between October 1960 and October 1962 to replace the former Imperial Institute that was to be demolished to make way for new facilities at Imperial College. The building consisted of a four-storey administrative block housing a library, restaurant, board room and conference hall and a separate two-storey b lock co

Paternoster Square, City of London, 14/01/1963. A night-time view looking south-east across the Paternoster development, showing the site during construction with St Paul's Cathedral in the background. Work on the Paternoster development was carried out in a joint venture by John Laing Construction Limited, Trollope and Colls Limited, and George Wimpey and Company Limited. The scheme involved the redevelopment of a seven acre site on the north side of St Paul’s Cathedral. The site had been almost entirely devastated during an incendiary raid in December 1940. The development consisted o Stock Photo

RM2HFK3T5–Paternoster Square, City of London, 14/01/1963. A night-time view looking south-east across the Paternoster development, showing the site during construction with St Paul's Cathedral in the background. Work on the Paternoster development was carried out in a joint venture by John Laing Construction Limited, Trollope and Colls Limited, and George Wimpey and Company Limited. The scheme involved the redevelopment of a seven acre site on the north side of St Paul’s Cathedral. The site had been almost entirely devastated during an incendiary raid in December 1940. The development consisted o

Hahnemann Court, Carley Hill Road, Southwick, Sunderland, 10/10/1966. An access balcony on a low rise development of 'Sectra' flats at Hahnemann Court, with residents tending plants in window boxes outside their flats. 'Sectra’ was a French prefabricated steel formwork design for flats which John Laing and Son Ltd acquired the British rights to in 1962. Hahnemann Court was built by Laing for Sunderland County Borough Council. The contract was approved in 1964 and the flats took 18 months to construct. There were 208 flats in four blocks with a quadrangle at the centre. The flats were bu Stock Photo

RM2HFK35B–Hahnemann Court, Carley Hill Road, Southwick, Sunderland, 10/10/1966. An access balcony on a low rise development of 'Sectra' flats at Hahnemann Court, with residents tending plants in window boxes outside their flats. 'Sectra’ was a French prefabricated steel formwork design for flats which John Laing and Son Ltd acquired the British rights to in 1962. Hahnemann Court was built by Laing for Sunderland County Borough Council. The contract was approved in 1964 and the flats took 18 months to construct. There were 208 flats in four blocks with a quadrangle at the centre. The flats were bu

New Kent Road, Newington, Southwark, London, 12/06/1973. A 60-tonne Gargantua crane lowering the central section of deck into place during the construction of a footbridge over New Kent Road, Southwark. The police closed the road from 8pm on the 12th of June 1973 until 5.30am on the 13th to allow Laing's Southern Region division to build the footbridge. It linked the Heygate Estate of Jespersen flats to the north side of the road. The central box section concrete beam was 14m long and weighed 30 tonnes, the largest single unit produced by the John Laing Concrete factory in Andover at the time. Stock Photo

RM2HFK32K–New Kent Road, Newington, Southwark, London, 12/06/1973. A 60-tonne Gargantua crane lowering the central section of deck into place during the construction of a footbridge over New Kent Road, Southwark. The police closed the road from 8pm on the 12th of June 1973 until 5.30am on the 13th to allow Laing's Southern Region division to build the footbridge. It linked the Heygate Estate of Jespersen flats to the north side of the road. The central box section concrete beam was 14m long and weighed 30 tonnes, the largest single unit produced by the John Laing Concrete factory in Andover at the time.

County Hall, A6352, Aykley Heads, Durham, County Durham, 03/08/1960. Councillor JS Goodwin, Chairman of Durham County Council, with a group of dignitaries ceremonially laying the foundation stone for the County Offices at Durham. John Laing and Son Ltd were contracted to build new county offices at Aykley Heads, Durham. The difficult task of levelling the hilltop site began in November 1959. The work was completed in 1963 and HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, officially opened the county offices on 14th October. The complex included committee rooms, a main office block, hexagonal counc Stock Photo

RM2HFK3B3–County Hall, A6352, Aykley Heads, Durham, County Durham, 03/08/1960. Councillor JS Goodwin, Chairman of Durham County Council, with a group of dignitaries ceremonially laying the foundation stone for the County Offices at Durham. John Laing and Son Ltd were contracted to build new county offices at Aykley Heads, Durham. The difficult task of levelling the hilltop site began in November 1959. The work was completed in 1963 and HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, officially opened the county offices on 14th October. The complex included committee rooms, a main office block, hexagonal counc

Paternoster Square, City of London, 30/07/1975. Violinist Yehudi Menuhin unveiling a bronze sculpture of a shepherd and his sheep by Elisabeth Frink at the Paternoster development. Work on the Paternoster development in the 1960's was carried out in a joint venture by John Laing Construction Limited, Trollope and Colls Limited, and George Wimpey and Company Limited. The development consisted of a series of office blocks, a shopping precinct, an extensive piazza and a three-level car park. In July 1975, a bronze statue of a shepherd and his sheep, sculpted by Elisabeth Frink, was unveiled at th Stock Photo

RM2HFK3T2–Paternoster Square, City of London, 30/07/1975. Violinist Yehudi Menuhin unveiling a bronze sculpture of a shepherd and his sheep by Elisabeth Frink at the Paternoster development. Work on the Paternoster development in the 1960's was carried out in a joint venture by John Laing Construction Limited, Trollope and Colls Limited, and George Wimpey and Company Limited. The development consisted of a series of office blocks, a shopping precinct, an extensive piazza and a three-level car park. In July 1975, a bronze statue of a shepherd and his sheep, sculpted by Elisabeth Frink, was unveiled at th

Aylesbury Estate, Walworth, Southwark, London, 01/05/1971. A view of two men delivering a free-standing cupboard to a block of flats on the Aylesbury Estate, built using the 12M Jespersen system. In 1963, John Laing and Son Ltd bought the rights to the Danish industrialised building system for flats known as Jespersen (sometimes referred to as Jesperson). The company built factories in Scotland, Hampshire and Lancashire producing Jespersen prefabricated parts and precast concrete panels, allowing the building of housing to be rationalised, saving time and money. Laing's Southern Region started Stock Photo

RM2HFK2WN–Aylesbury Estate, Walworth, Southwark, London, 01/05/1971. A view of two men delivering a free-standing cupboard to a block of flats on the Aylesbury Estate, built using the 12M Jespersen system. In 1963, John Laing and Son Ltd bought the rights to the Danish industrialised building system for flats known as Jespersen (sometimes referred to as Jesperson). The company built factories in Scotland, Hampshire and Lancashire producing Jespersen prefabricated parts and precast concrete panels, allowing the building of housing to be rationalised, saving time and money. Laing's Southern Region started

Paternoster Square, City of London, 04/06/1962. Looking west during the construction of the Paternoster development, showing the Old Bailey in the background and Christchurch Greyfriars on the right. Work on the Paternoster development was carried out in a joint venture by John Laing Construction Limited, Trollope and Colls Limited, and George Wimpey and Company Limited. The scheme involved the redevelopment of a seven acre site on the north side of St Paul’s Cathedral. The site had been almost entirely devastated during an incendiary raid in December 1940. The development consisted of Stock Photo

RM2HFK3RN–Paternoster Square, City of London, 04/06/1962. Looking west during the construction of the Paternoster development, showing the Old Bailey in the background and Christchurch Greyfriars on the right. Work on the Paternoster development was carried out in a joint venture by John Laing Construction Limited, Trollope and Colls Limited, and George Wimpey and Company Limited. The scheme involved the redevelopment of a seven acre site on the north side of St Paul’s Cathedral. The site had been almost entirely devastated during an incendiary raid in December 1940. The development consisted of

Paternoster Square, City of London, 03/09/1962. Looking west over the Paternoster development during its construction, showing the Old Bailey in the background and Christchurch Greyfriars on the right. Work on the Paternoster development was carried out in a joint venture by John Laing Construction Limited, Trollope and Colls Limited, and George Wimpey and Company Limited. The scheme involved the redevelopment of a seven acre site on the north side of St Paul’s Cathedral. The site had been almost entirely devastated during an incendiary raid in December 1940. The development consisted o Stock Photo

RM2HFK3RT–Paternoster Square, City of London, 03/09/1962. Looking west over the Paternoster development during its construction, showing the Old Bailey in the background and Christchurch Greyfriars on the right. Work on the Paternoster development was carried out in a joint venture by John Laing Construction Limited, Trollope and Colls Limited, and George Wimpey and Company Limited. The scheme involved the redevelopment of a seven acre site on the north side of St Paul’s Cathedral. The site had been almost entirely devastated during an incendiary raid in December 1940. The development consisted o

No.1 London Bridge, Southwark, London, 19/06/1986. Looking up at the structure over the entrance to No.1 London Bridge at the north-west corner of the building. No.1 London Bridge, designed by John S Bonnington Partnership, is part of a complex of offices, flats and shops in London Bridge City built by Laing Management Contracting for the St Martins Group who redeveloped the former Hay's Wharf site on the south bank of the River Thames. The redevelopment of the site took place over 2 1/2 years between 1985-1988 and included No.1 London Bridge, Cottons, Hays Galleria and 29-33 Tooley Street. At Stock Photo

RM2HFK3NR–No.1 London Bridge, Southwark, London, 19/06/1986. Looking up at the structure over the entrance to No.1 London Bridge at the north-west corner of the building. No.1 London Bridge, designed by John S Bonnington Partnership, is part of a complex of offices, flats and shops in London Bridge City built by Laing Management Contracting for the St Martins Group who redeveloped the former Hay's Wharf site on the south bank of the River Thames. The redevelopment of the site took place over 2 1/2 years between 1985-1988 and included No.1 London Bridge, Cottons, Hays Galleria and 29-33 Tooley Street. At

Paternoster Square, City of London, 28/05/1963. A group of guests watching the topping out ceremony for a 10-storey block at the Paternoster development on closed circuit television. Work on the Paternoster development was carried out in a joint venture by John Laing Construction Limited, Trollope and Colls Limited, and George Wimpey and Company Limited. The development consisted of a series of office blocks, a shopping precinct, an extensive piazza and a three-level car park. On Tuesday 28th May, a 10-storey block was topped out at the Paternoster development. A copper cylinder containing cop Stock Photo

RM2HFK3TE–Paternoster Square, City of London, 28/05/1963. A group of guests watching the topping out ceremony for a 10-storey block at the Paternoster development on closed circuit television. Work on the Paternoster development was carried out in a joint venture by John Laing Construction Limited, Trollope and Colls Limited, and George Wimpey and Company Limited. The development consisted of a series of office blocks, a shopping precinct, an extensive piazza and a three-level car park. On Tuesday 28th May, a 10-storey block was topped out at the Paternoster development. A copper cylinder containing cop

CIS Building, Cooperative Insurance Society Tower, Miller Street, Manchester, 16/10/1962. A man operating controls in the basement control room of the Co-operative Insurance Society (CIS) tower in Manchester. In 1959, the Laing Company began work on the construction of two office blocks for the Co-operative Society in Manchester. The Co-operative Insurance Society (CIS) tower was over 350ft high when completed in 1962, and was the tallest office block in the country at the time. On an adjacent site, a smaller 14-storey high office block for the Co-operative Wholesale Society (CWS) was construc Stock Photo

RM2HFK3FJ–CIS Building, Cooperative Insurance Society Tower, Miller Street, Manchester, 16/10/1962. A man operating controls in the basement control room of the Co-operative Insurance Society (CIS) tower in Manchester. In 1959, the Laing Company began work on the construction of two office blocks for the Co-operative Society in Manchester. The Co-operative Insurance Society (CIS) tower was over 350ft high when completed in 1962, and was the tallest office block in the country at the time. On an adjacent site, a smaller 14-storey high office block for the Co-operative Wholesale Society (CWS) was construc

Paternoster Square, City of London, 01/03/1962. A team from Ground Engineering Ltd carrying out a site survey with a soft drilling rig during construction of the Paternoster development. Work on the Paternoster development was carried out in a joint venture by John Laing Construction Limited, Trollope and Colls Limited, and George Wimpey and Company Limited. The scheme involved the redevelopment of a seven acre site on the north side of St Paul’s Cathedral. The site had been almost entirely devastated during an incendiary raid in December 1940. The development consisted of a series of o Stock Photo

RM2HFK3RA–Paternoster Square, City of London, 01/03/1962. A team from Ground Engineering Ltd carrying out a site survey with a soft drilling rig during construction of the Paternoster development. Work on the Paternoster development was carried out in a joint venture by John Laing Construction Limited, Trollope and Colls Limited, and George Wimpey and Company Limited. The scheme involved the redevelopment of a seven acre site on the north side of St Paul’s Cathedral. The site had been almost entirely devastated during an incendiary raid in December 1940. The development consisted of a series of o

Construction of a multi-storey block of 'Sectra' flats in Manchester, 09/07/1963. Looking up at a worker ascending a concrete staircase during the construction of a multi-storey block of 'Sectra' flats in Manchester. 'Sectra’ was a French prefabricated steel formwork design for flats which John Laing and Son Ltd acquired the British rights to in 1962. It was a method of using precision made steel formwork for the placing of structural concrete in 'tunnel' sections in room unit widths and ceiling heights. The units were bolted together in rows on special tracks, with the concrete poured Stock Photo

RM2HFK3AH–Construction of a multi-storey block of 'Sectra' flats in Manchester, 09/07/1963. Looking up at a worker ascending a concrete staircase during the construction of a multi-storey block of 'Sectra' flats in Manchester. 'Sectra’ was a French prefabricated steel formwork design for flats which John Laing and Son Ltd acquired the British rights to in 1962. It was a method of using precision made steel formwork for the placing of structural concrete in 'tunnel' sections in room unit widths and ceiling heights. The units were bolted together in rows on special tracks, with the concrete poured

Paternoster Square, City of London, 30/07/1975. Violinist Yehudi Menuhin admiring a bronze sculpture of a shepherd and sheep by Elisabeth Frink (pictured), on the day it was unveiled at the Paternoster development. Work on the Paternoster development in the 1960's was carried out in a joint venture by John Laing Construction Limited, Trollope and Colls Limited, and George Wimpey and Company Limited. The development consisted of a series of office blocks, a shopping precinct, an extensive piazza and a three-level car park. In July 1975, a bronze statue of a shepherd and his sheep, sculpted by E Stock Photo

RM2HFK3TC–Paternoster Square, City of London, 30/07/1975. Violinist Yehudi Menuhin admiring a bronze sculpture of a shepherd and sheep by Elisabeth Frink (pictured), on the day it was unveiled at the Paternoster development. Work on the Paternoster development in the 1960's was carried out in a joint venture by John Laing Construction Limited, Trollope and Colls Limited, and George Wimpey and Company Limited. The development consisted of a series of office blocks, a shopping precinct, an extensive piazza and a three-level car park. In July 1975, a bronze statue of a shepherd and his sheep, sculpted by E

RM2HFK3TA–Paternoster Square, City of London, 15/01/1963. Four workmen employed on the construction of the Paternoster development. Photographs of these four workers were published in the February 1963 issue of Laing's monthly newsletter, Team Spirit. From left to right: G Otley, concreting ganger; J White, foreman joiner; P Enright, walking ganger; R Coxhead, carpenter/joiner.Work on the Paternoster development was carried out in a joint venture by John Laing Construction Limited, Trollope and Colls Limited, and George Wimpey and Company Limited. The scheme involved the redevelopment of a seven acre si

British Library, Euston Road, St Pancras, Camden, London, 06/03/1996. The British Library's architect, Colin St John Wilson and Laing dignitaries admire a scale model of the building at a reception to celebrate its completion. Those pictured are Martin Laing, Laing Group Chairman, Peter Gregory, Chairman of Laing Management and Tony Atkinhead, Managing Director of Laing Management. The British Library as an entity was established in 1973 by an act of parliament bringing together various disparate elements including the collections of the British Museum Library, the National Sound Archive and t Stock Photo

RM2HFK3G1–British Library, Euston Road, St Pancras, Camden, London, 06/03/1996. The British Library's architect, Colin St John Wilson and Laing dignitaries admire a scale model of the building at a reception to celebrate its completion. Those pictured are Martin Laing, Laing Group Chairman, Peter Gregory, Chairman of Laing Management and Tony Atkinhead, Managing Director of Laing Management. The British Library as an entity was established in 1973 by an act of parliament bringing together various disparate elements including the collections of the British Museum Library, the National Sound Archive and t

Paternoster Square, City of London, 15/09/1961. A McKinney Foundations crane and pile driver at work during the construction of the Paternoster development, with St Paul's Cathedral in the background. Work on the Paternoster development was carried out in a joint venture by John Laing Construction Limited, Trollope and Colls Limited, and George Wimpey and Company Limited. The scheme involved the redevelopment of a seven acre site on the north side of St Paul’s Cathedral. The site had been almost entirely devastated during an incendiary raid in December 1940. The development consisted of Stock Photo

RM2HFK3RW–Paternoster Square, City of London, 15/09/1961. A McKinney Foundations crane and pile driver at work during the construction of the Paternoster development, with St Paul's Cathedral in the background. Work on the Paternoster development was carried out in a joint venture by John Laing Construction Limited, Trollope and Colls Limited, and George Wimpey and Company Limited. The scheme involved the redevelopment of a seven acre site on the north side of St Paul’s Cathedral. The site had been almost entirely devastated during an incendiary raid in December 1940. The development consisted of

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, Fulham Road, Kensington and Chelsea, London, 28/01/1991. Sir William Doughty and John Allen crouched beside a coniferous sprig planted in concrete during the topping out ceremony at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. Laing Management Contracting worked on the construction of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital on behalf of the North West Thames Regional Health Authority between 1989 and 1993. The new teaching hospital was built on the site of the old St Stephen’s Hospital, which was demolished in the early months of 1989. The use of fast track construction Stock Photo

RM2HFK31R–Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, Fulham Road, Kensington and Chelsea, London, 28/01/1991. Sir William Doughty and John Allen crouched beside a coniferous sprig planted in concrete during the topping out ceremony at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. Laing Management Contracting worked on the construction of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital on behalf of the North West Thames Regional Health Authority between 1989 and 1993. The new teaching hospital was built on the site of the old St Stephen’s Hospital, which was demolished in the early months of 1989. The use of fast track construction

No.1 London Bridge, Southwark, London, 05/11/1986. Looking up at the structure over the entrance to No.1 London Bridge at the north-west corner of the building. No.1 London Bridge, designed by John S Bonnington Partnership, is part of a complex of offices, flats and shops in London Bridge City built by Laing Management Contracting for the St Martins Group who redeveloped the former Hay's Wharf site on the south bank of the River Thames. The redevelopment of this area took place over 2 1/2 years between 1985-1988 and included No.1 London Bridge, Cottons, Hay's Galleria and 29-33 Tooley Street. Stock Photo

RM2HFK3RD–No.1 London Bridge, Southwark, London, 05/11/1986. Looking up at the structure over the entrance to No.1 London Bridge at the north-west corner of the building. No.1 London Bridge, designed by John S Bonnington Partnership, is part of a complex of offices, flats and shops in London Bridge City built by Laing Management Contracting for the St Martins Group who redeveloped the former Hay's Wharf site on the south bank of the River Thames. The redevelopment of this area took place over 2 1/2 years between 1985-1988 and included No.1 London Bridge, Cottons, Hay's Galleria and 29-33 Tooley Street.

CIS Building, Cooperative Insurance Society Tower, Miller Street, Manchester, 07/06/1961. Bill Whelan, a Weitz G.60 tower crane driver, posed on the construction site of the Co-operative Insurance Society (CIS) Building in front of a view across Manchester. In 1959, the Laing Company began work on the construction of two office blocks for the Co-operative Society in Manchester. The Co-operative Insurance Society (CIS) tower was over 350ft high when completed in 1962, and was the tallest office block in the country at the time. On an adjacent site, a smaller 14-storey high office block for the Stock Photo

RM2HFK3F8–CIS Building, Cooperative Insurance Society Tower, Miller Street, Manchester, 07/06/1961. Bill Whelan, a Weitz G.60 tower crane driver, posed on the construction site of the Co-operative Insurance Society (CIS) Building in front of a view across Manchester. In 1959, the Laing Company began work on the construction of two office blocks for the Co-operative Society in Manchester. The Co-operative Insurance Society (CIS) tower was over 350ft high when completed in 1962, and was the tallest office block in the country at the time. On an adjacent site, a smaller 14-storey high office block for the

Bearwood House, Bearwood Road, Smethwick, Sandwell, 02/02/1966. A young woman sitting in the lounge-diner of a flat at Bearwood House, waving to a friend outside. 'Sectra' was a French prefabricated steel formwork design for flats which John Laing and Son Ltd acquired the British rights to in 1962. It was a method of using precision made steel formwork for the placing of structural concrete in 'tunnel' sections in room unit widths and ceiling heights. The units were bolted together in rows on special tracks, with the concrete poured to form the walls and floors in one operation. The formwork w Stock Photo

RM2HFK313–Bearwood House, Bearwood Road, Smethwick, Sandwell, 02/02/1966. A young woman sitting in the lounge-diner of a flat at Bearwood House, waving to a friend outside. 'Sectra' was a French prefabricated steel formwork design for flats which John Laing and Son Ltd acquired the British rights to in 1962. It was a method of using precision made steel formwork for the placing of structural concrete in 'tunnel' sections in room unit widths and ceiling heights. The units were bolted together in rows on special tracks, with the concrete poured to form the walls and floors in one operation. The formwork w

Paternoster Square, City of London, 30/07/1975. Guests listening to a speech during the unveiling ceremony for the bronze sculpture of a shepherd and sheep by Elisabeth Frink at the Paternoster development. Work on the Paternoster development in the 1960's was carried out in a joint venture by John Laing Construction Limited, Trollope and Colls Limited, and George Wimpey and Company Limited. The development consisted of a series of office blocks, a shopping precinct, an extensive piazza and a three-level car park.In July 1975, a bronze statue of a shepherd and his sheep, sculpted by Elisabeth Stock Photo

RM2HFK3TH–Paternoster Square, City of London, 30/07/1975. Guests listening to a speech during the unveiling ceremony for the bronze sculpture of a shepherd and sheep by Elisabeth Frink at the Paternoster development. Work on the Paternoster development in the 1960's was carried out in a joint venture by John Laing Construction Limited, Trollope and Colls Limited, and George Wimpey and Company Limited. The development consisted of a series of office blocks, a shopping precinct, an extensive piazza and a three-level car park.In July 1975, a bronze statue of a shepherd and his sheep, sculpted by Elisabeth

Hornchurch Court, Bonsall Street, Hulme, Manchester, 12/08/1965. A recently completed multi-storey block of 'Sectra' flats in Hulme, probably Hornchurch Court, with a family in the foreground buying from an ice cream van. 'Sectra’ was a French prefabricated steel formwork design for flats which John Laing and Son Ltd acquired the British rights to in 1962. It was a method of using precision made steel formwork for the placing of structural concrete in 'tunnel' sections in room unit widths and ceiling heights. The units were bolted together in rows on special tracks, with the concrete po Stock Photo

RM2HFK32C–Hornchurch Court, Bonsall Street, Hulme, Manchester, 12/08/1965. A recently completed multi-storey block of 'Sectra' flats in Hulme, probably Hornchurch Court, with a family in the foreground buying from an ice cream van. 'Sectra’ was a French prefabricated steel formwork design for flats which John Laing and Son Ltd acquired the British rights to in 1962. It was a method of using precision made steel formwork for the placing of structural concrete in 'tunnel' sections in room unit widths and ceiling heights. The units were bolted together in rows on special tracks, with the concrete po

Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 18/06/1977. An accordionist playing at the annual Laing Gala Day. Stock Photo

RM2HFK3NG–Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 18/06/1977. An accordionist playing at the annual Laing Gala Day.

Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 16/06/1979. A crowd of people gathered around a bouncy castle at the annual Laing Gala Day. Stock Photo

RM2HFK3FB–Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 16/06/1979. A crowd of people gathered around a bouncy castle at the annual Laing Gala Day.

Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 25/06/1983. Two young girls eating candyfloss during a Laing sports day. This sports day was probably held at the Laing Sports Club at Elstree. Stock Photo

RM2HFK3FR–Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 25/06/1983. Two young girls eating candyfloss during a Laing sports day. This sports day was probably held at the Laing Sports Club at Elstree.

Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 30/06/1984. A troop of drum majorettes march away from the football pitch after their performance for Gala Day at Laing's Elstree Sports Club. Stock Photo

RM2HFK3CX–Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 30/06/1984. A troop of drum majorettes march away from the football pitch after their performance for Gala Day at Laing's Elstree Sports Club.

Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 06/06/1979. A circus acrobat performing an act hanging from a wire during the annual Laing Gala Day at the Elstree Sports Ground. Stock Photo

RM2HFK365–Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 06/06/1979. A circus acrobat performing an act hanging from a wire during the annual Laing Gala Day at the Elstree Sports Ground.

Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 27/06/1953. A man conducting a brass band during a sports meeting held at Laing's Sports Club in Elstree. Stock Photo

RM2HFK3KX–Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 27/06/1953. A man conducting a brass band during a sports meeting held at Laing's Sports Club in Elstree.

Oak Lodge, Cambridge Road, Wanstead, Redbridge, London, 13/12/1984. A bedroom in one of the retirement flats at Oak Lodge. Laing built this block of 33 warden assisted retirement flats between December 1983 and September 1984. Stock Photo

RM2HFK3N5–Oak Lodge, Cambridge Road, Wanstead, Redbridge, London, 13/12/1984. A bedroom in one of the retirement flats at Oak Lodge. Laing built this block of 33 warden assisted retirement flats between December 1983 and September 1984.

Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 18/06/1960. A marching Scottish pipe band performing during a Laing sports day at Elstree. Stock Photo

RM2HFK3KG–Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 18/06/1960. A marching Scottish pipe band performing during a Laing sports day at Elstree.

Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 16/06/1979. Young children leaving the starting line of a running race, encouraged by parents, during the annual Laing Gala Day. Stock Photo

RM2HFK35E–Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 16/06/1979. Young children leaving the starting line of a running race, encouraged by parents, during the annual Laing Gala Day.

Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 18/06/1977. The illusionists Van Buren and Greta carrying out an act of levitation during the Jubilee Gala Day held at the Laing Sports Ground. Stock Photo

RM2HFK32T–Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 18/06/1977. The illusionists Van Buren and Greta carrying out an act of levitation during the Jubilee Gala Day held at the Laing Sports Ground.

Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 18/06/1977. An all female football team taking part in the six-a-side competition at the annual Laing Gala Day, posed beneath the goalposts for a group photograph. Stock Photo

RM2HFK361–Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 18/06/1977. An all female football team taking part in the six-a-side competition at the annual Laing Gala Day, posed beneath the goalposts for a group photograph.

Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 18/06/1977. A child taking part in a hay bale tossing contest during the Jubilee Gala Day held at the Laing Sports Ground. Stock Photo

RM2HFK2WB–Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 18/06/1977. A child taking part in a hay bale tossing contest during the Jubilee Gala Day held at the Laing Sports Ground.

Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 18/06/1977. A motorbike and horse riding display by the Mounted Division of the Royal Military Police, during the Jubilee Gala Day held at the Laing Sports Ground. Stock Photo

RM2HFK3RF–Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 18/06/1977. A motorbike and horse riding display by the Mounted Division of the Royal Military Police, during the Jubilee Gala Day held at the Laing Sports Ground.

RM2HFK3M3–Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 18/06/1977. A hot air balloon emblazoned with a Laing banner taking off from the Elstree Sports Ground during the annual Laing Gala Day festivities. This photograph was used in the July 1977 issue of Team Spirit, the Laing company newsletter.

London Waterloo Station, York Road, Waterloo, Lambeth, London, 30/05/1953. A steam train chartered by Laing leaving Waterloo station, transporting Laing's London office on a staff outing to Bournemouth. Stock Photo

RM2HFK36R–London Waterloo Station, York Road, Waterloo, Lambeth, London, 30/05/1953. A steam train chartered by Laing leaving Waterloo station, transporting Laing's London office on a staff outing to Bournemouth.

Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 18/06/1977. A steel band, The New Sound Crusaders, setting up their instruments for the annual Laing Gala Day held at the Elstree Sports Ground. Stock Photo

RM2HFK3F6–Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 18/06/1977. A steel band, The New Sound Crusaders, setting up their instruments for the annual Laing Gala Day held at the Elstree Sports Ground.

RM2HFK3G9–Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 18/06/1977. A motorbike and horse riding display by the Mounted Division of the Royal Military Police, during the Jubilee Gala Day held at the Laing Sports Ground.

Retirement celebration for W G Cursons in Manchester, 29/09/1976. 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. He retired in 1976 with 45 years of service to the Company. Stock Photo

RM2HFK3A9–Retirement celebration for W G Cursons in Manchester, 29/09/1976. 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. He retired in 1976 with 45 years of service to the Company.

RM2HFK3B4–Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 17/06/1961. Four young girls lined up at the start of an egg and spoon race during a Laing sports day at Elstree. This image was published in July 1961 in Laing's monthly newsletter 'Team Spirit'.

Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 21/07/1973. A group of women playing a game of bowls at Laing's Sports Ground. This photograph is part of a batch to show sports being played between members of Laing's Sports Club and staff from Blue Circle, the cement manufacturer. Stock Photo

RM2HFK3F5–Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 21/07/1973. A group of women playing a game of bowls at Laing's Sports Ground. This photograph is part of a batch to show sports being played between members of Laing's Sports Club and staff from Blue Circle, the cement manufacturer.

Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 16/06/1979. A clown from Gandey's Circus playing the drums to entertain the crowds at the annual Laing Gala Day at the Elstree Sports Ground. Stock Photo

RM2HFK329–Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 16/06/1979. A clown from Gandey's Circus playing the drums to entertain the crowds at the annual Laing Gala Day at the Elstree Sports Ground.

Patons and Baldwins Knitting Factory, Lingfield Close, Darlington, c1947-1950. Two women working machinery in the spinning shed at Patons and Baldwins knitting factory. This image is a copy negative that appears to have been made by Laing on 28th October 1955. Stock Photo

RM2HFK3TF–Patons and Baldwins Knitting Factory, Lingfield Close, Darlington, c1947-1950. Two women working machinery in the spinning shed at Patons and Baldwins knitting factory. This image is a copy negative that appears to have been made by Laing on 28th October 1955.

RM2HFK3KY–Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 17/06/1961. The Metropolitan Police Motorcycle Precision Ride Team putting on a demonstration at a Laing sports day at Elstree. This image was published in July 1961 in Laing's monthly newsletter 'Team Spirit'.

F W Woolworth and Company Limited, Bull Ring Centre, Birmingham, 24/05/1961. Exterior view of the F W Woolworth & Co on Spiceal Street, prior to its redevelopment as part of the Bull Ring Shopping Centre. The caption beneath the corresponding album print reads 'Bull Ring Centre, Birmingham. East Court'. Stock Photo

RM2HFK3P4–F W Woolworth and Company Limited, Bull Ring Centre, Birmingham, 24/05/1961. Exterior view of the F W Woolworth & Co on Spiceal Street, prior to its redevelopment as part of the Bull Ring Shopping Centre. The caption beneath the corresponding album print reads 'Bull Ring Centre, Birmingham. East Court'.

View looking south-west from the top of the NatWest Tower over the City of London, 15/05/1996. A view looking south-west from the top of the NatWest Tower over the City of London to the River Thames beyond. In September 1994, Laing began a 26-month contract to replace cladding and refurbish the NatWest Tower after it was damaged by the Bishopsgate bombing of 1993. This photograph was taken during this renovation work. Stock Photo

RM2HFK3MF–View looking south-west from the top of the NatWest Tower over the City of London, 15/05/1996. A view looking south-west from the top of the NatWest Tower over the City of London to the River Thames beyond. In September 1994, Laing began a 26-month contract to replace cladding and refurbish the NatWest Tower after it was damaged by the Bishopsgate bombing of 1993. This photograph was taken during this renovation work.

RM2HFK3CP–Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 17/06/1961. A crowd watching a judo demonstration by two members of the Metropolitan Police during a Laing sports day at Elstree. This image was published in July 1961 in Laing's monthly newsletter 'Team Spirit'.

Empress State Building, Lillie Road, Earl's Court, Hammersmith and Fulham, London, 05/06/1962. The newly completed Empress State Building, Earl's Court, London. A view looking up at the tower from an entrance at its foot. Laing built the foundations and the reinforced concrete frame of the building, work began in November 1959 and ran until July 1961. Stock Photo

RM2HFK3AK–Empress State Building, Lillie Road, Earl's Court, Hammersmith and Fulham, London, 05/06/1962. The newly completed Empress State Building, Earl's Court, London. A view looking up at the tower from an entrance at its foot. Laing built the foundations and the reinforced concrete frame of the building, work began in November 1959 and ran until July 1961.

Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 21/07/1973. A cricket match being played between Laing's Sports Club and the Blue Circle cricket club. This photograph is part of a batch to show sports being played between members of Laing's Sports Club and staff from Blue Circle, the cement manufacturer. Stock Photo

RM2HFK3MC–Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 21/07/1973. A cricket match being played between Laing's Sports Club and the Blue Circle cricket club. This photograph is part of a batch to show sports being played between members of Laing's Sports Club and staff from Blue Circle, the cement manufacturer.

RM2HFK3GM–No 1 Poultry, City of London, c1996. A worker drilling into a granite slab during construction of the roof terrace at No. 1 Poultry, London. Photographs from this film were used in the June 1997 issue of Team Spirit, the Laing company newsletter in a review of projects in progress during 1996 and the state of the business.

Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 18/06/1977. A man attempting the 'Hay Toss' at the annual Gala Day, held at the Laing Sports Ground in Elstree. The 'Hay Toss' was run by Laing's Flying Section, the aim was to launch a bale of hay over a high bar using a pitchfork. Stock Photo

RM2HFK3G6–Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 18/06/1977. A man attempting the 'Hay Toss' at the annual Gala Day, held at the Laing Sports Ground in Elstree. The 'Hay Toss' was run by Laing's Flying Section, the aim was to launch a bale of hay over a high bar using a pitchfork.

RM2HFK3FK–Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 16/06/1979. A smiling boy with a python wrapped around his shoulders at the annual Laing Gala Day. An article published in August 1979 in Laing's monthly newsletter 'Team Spirit' describes that Gandey's Miniature Circus attended the event with acts including performing dogs, horses, llamas and a snake.

Millennium Dome, Drawdock Road, Greenwich, London, 28/07/1998. An interior view of The Millennium Dome. Showing the early stages of construction of the central performance arena with sections of sheet piling being driven into the ground. A joint venture between Laing and McAlpine, the theatre would have a capacity of 11,000 seats with "variable geometry" enabling them to be moved upwards and inwards towards the central stage. Stock Photo

RM2HFK367–Millennium Dome, Drawdock Road, Greenwich, London, 28/07/1998. An interior view of The Millennium Dome. Showing the early stages of construction of the central performance arena with sections of sheet piling being driven into the ground. A joint venture between Laing and McAlpine, the theatre would have a capacity of 11,000 seats with "variable geometry" enabling them to be moved upwards and inwards towards the central stage.

Minehead, West Somerset, Somerset, 28/05/1949. A portrait of a child eating a stick of rock during an outing of Laing staff and families to Minehead. This outing was for Laing staff from the South-West area, including contracts in Bristol, Boscombe Down, Swindon, Cirencester and Gloucestershire. Stock Photo

RM2HFK32B–Minehead, West Somerset, Somerset, 28/05/1949. A portrait of a child eating a stick of rock during an outing of Laing staff and families to Minehead. This outing was for Laing staff from the South-West area, including contracts in Bristol, Boscombe Down, Swindon, Cirencester and Gloucestershire.

Skegness, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, 12/06/1948. A woman with a child in a pushchair at an amusement park during a Laing staff outing to Skegness. A group of about 100 people attended this outing from contracts in Grimsby, Carrington's Coppice, East Leake and Leicester. Stock Photo

RM2HFK330–Skegness, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, 12/06/1948. A woman with a child in a pushchair at an amusement park during a Laing staff outing to Skegness. A group of about 100 people attended this outing from contracts in Grimsby, Carrington's Coppice, East Leake and Leicester.

Empress State Building, Lillie Road, Earl's Court, Hammersmith and Fulham, London, 08/05/1961. A view looking north from the controls of one Laing crane towards another on the roof of the Empress State Building during its construction. Laing built the foundations and the reinforced concrete frame of the building, work began in November 1959 and ran until July 1961. Stock Photo

RM2HFK3C6–Empress State Building, Lillie Road, Earl's Court, Hammersmith and Fulham, London, 08/05/1961. A view looking north from the controls of one Laing crane towards another on the roof of the Empress State Building during its construction. Laing built the foundations and the reinforced concrete frame of the building, work began in November 1959 and ran until July 1961.

RM2HFK30Y–Poster advertising Laing as contractors for the new terminal at Birmingham International Airport and the National Indoor Arena, 26/07/1991. A photographic reproduction of a poster advertising Laing as contractors for the new terminal at Birmingham International Airport and the National Indoor Arena. This image appears in the December 1991 issue of Laing's monthly newsletter, Team Spirit.

RM2HFK3MR–British Salt Factory, Faulkner Lane, Middlewich, Cheshire, 28/04/1971. The brine clarification plant at the British Salt factory. Work began on site on the 16th of April 1968 and was completed in early June 1969 with the factory officially opened by the Duke of Edinburgh on the 25th. It was the first industrial water treatment plant completed in the UK to use a system developed by Laing's French partner company, Degremont. This photograph was used in the December 1971 issue of Team Spirit, the Laing company newsletter.

Oak Lodge, Cambridge Road, Wanstead, Redbridge, London, 13/12/1984. The living room in one of the retirement flats at Oak Lodge. Laing built this block of 33 warden assisted retirement flats between December 1983 and September 1984. Stock Photo

RM2HFK3HF–Oak Lodge, Cambridge Road, Wanstead, Redbridge, London, 13/12/1984. The living room in one of the retirement flats at Oak Lodge. Laing built this block of 33 warden assisted retirement flats between December 1983 and September 1984.

RM2HFK36F–Green Park House, Poplar Walk, Croydon, London, 21/03/1985. Looking from a gantry down to the entrance atrium in the Prudential offices at Green Park House showing its wall climber lift at the top floor. This photograph appeared in the June 1985 issue of Team Spirit, the Laing company newsletter, used in a story on the official opening of the building on the 21st of June 1985.

Filton Airfield, South Gloucestershire, c1949-c1953. The Bristol Brabazon G-AGPW on the runway at Filton Airfield. The first prototype of the Bristol Brabazon, designed by the Bristol Aeroplane Company, was constructed in 1945 and performed its maiden flight in 1949. Laing extended the runway westwards at Filton Airfield to accommodate the airliner; work began in July 1946 on the new runway, which was 2,725 yards long and 100 yards wide. Stock Photo

RM2HFK35D–Filton Airfield, South Gloucestershire, c1949-c1953. The Bristol Brabazon G-AGPW on the runway at Filton Airfield. The first prototype of the Bristol Brabazon, designed by the Bristol Aeroplane Company, was constructed in 1945 and performed its maiden flight in 1949. Laing extended the runway westwards at Filton Airfield to accommodate the airliner; work began in July 1946 on the new runway, which was 2,725 yards long and 100 yards wide.

RM2HFK31Y–Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 16/06/1979. A crowd of people watching a woman with performing dogs on pedestals at the annual Laing Gala Day. An article published in August 1979 in Laing's monthly newsletter 'Team Spirit' describes that Gandey's Miniature Circus attended the event with acts including performing dogs, horses, llamas and a snake.

Luton Town Hall, Luton, Bedfordshire, 24/05/1981. People watching a cycle race, sponsored by Laing and EPL International, passing through Luton town centre. In the negative register for the collection, the subject of the photograph has been referred to as 'LUTON TOWN CENTRE CYCLE RACE IET J/L EPL SPONSOR' Stock Photo

RM2HFK37D–Luton Town Hall, Luton, Bedfordshire, 24/05/1981. People watching a cycle race, sponsored by Laing and EPL International, passing through Luton town centre. In the negative register for the collection, the subject of the photograph has been referred to as 'LUTON TOWN CENTRE CYCLE RACE IET J/L EPL SPONSOR'

British Salt Factory, Faulkner Lane, Middlewich, Cheshire, 20/09/1971. A view from across the Trent & Mersey Canal of the main processing building at the British Salt factory. Work began on site on the 16th of April 1968 and was completed in early June 1969 with the factory officially opened by the Duke of Edinburgh on the 25th. Laing returned to the site in 1971 to construct an extension to the undried vacuum salt building. Stock Photo

RM2HFK3HA–British Salt Factory, Faulkner Lane, Middlewich, Cheshire, 20/09/1971. A view from across the Trent & Mersey Canal of the main processing building at the British Salt factory. Work began on site on the 16th of April 1968 and was completed in early June 1969 with the factory officially opened by the Duke of Edinburgh on the 25th. Laing returned to the site in 1971 to construct an extension to the undried vacuum salt building.

RM2HFK3ND–Minories Car Park, 1 Shorter Street, City of London, 18/07/1969. The first section of parapet wall in place at the north east corner of Minories Car Park. The architect specified that the exposed aggregate finish of the spandrel and parapet panels was uniform in colour and texture. To achieve this all the flint had to be selected and stockpiled in advance. Team Spirit, the Laing company newsletter, refers to Whalley flint; presumably the Lancashire town that was the source of the aggregate.

Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 11/06/1970. 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 Elstree. The 1970 Finals Day of the Laing Sports Club Tennis Section was held on 11th June. The trophies were presented by Lillian Martin. Stock Photo

RM2HFK3GT–Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 11/06/1970. 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 Elstree. The 1970 Finals Day of the Laing Sports Club Tennis Section was held on 11th June. The trophies were presented by Lillian Martin.

Borehamwood, Elstree and Borehamwood, Hertsmere, Hertfordshire, 23/02/1989. EPL Managing Director Derek Welsh and Olympic athlete Tessa Sanderson posing with her sponsored Rover car, presumably at the EPL depot in Borehamwood. Tessa Sanderson had a sponsorship deal with EPL, part of the Laing Group. Stock Photo

RM2HFK31F–Borehamwood, Elstree and Borehamwood, Hertsmere, Hertfordshire, 23/02/1989. EPL Managing Director Derek Welsh and Olympic athlete Tessa Sanderson posing with her sponsored Rover car, presumably at the EPL depot in Borehamwood. Tessa Sanderson had a sponsorship deal with EPL, part of the Laing Group.

National Indoor Arena, King Edwards Road, Birmingham, c July 1991. An interior view of the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham close to its completion, with the track down in the event space. The negative register states that this image was supplied by Laing's Midland Region. I/N is also recorded next to the image, signifying that it is an internegative. It appears to have been copied from the original in July 1990, and was probably taken not long before this date. The £50m Design and Construct contract for the National Indoor Arena (NIA) was awarded to the Laing Midlands Division by Birm Stock Photo

RM2HFK36G–National Indoor Arena, King Edwards Road, Birmingham, c July 1991. An interior view of the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham close to its completion, with the track down in the event space. The negative register states that this image was supplied by Laing's Midland Region. I/N is also recorded next to the image, signifying that it is an internegative. It appears to have been copied from the original in July 1990, and was probably taken not long before this date. The £50m Design and Construct contract for the National Indoor Arena (NIA) was awarded to the Laing Midlands Division by Birm

RM2HFK314–Patons and Baldwins Knitting Factory, Lingfield Close, Darlington, 1947 - 1949. Rows of spinning machinery in the spinning shed at Patons and Baldwins knitting factory. This is a copy negative that appears to have been made by Laing on 28th October 1955. The image was published in the March 1949 issue of Laing's monthly newsletter, Team Spirit. At the time of publication, two thirds of the work at the site had been completed and a small portion of the factory had already been in use for over a year.

RM2HFK3NB–No 1 Poultry, City of London, c1996. Two workers using a spirit level and wedges to precisely position a limestone block during construction of the circular clock tower at No. 1 Poultry. Photographs from this film were used in the June 1997 issue of Team Spirit, the Laing company newsletter in a review of projects in progress during 1996 and the state of the business.

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