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Framed Print : Piling JLP01_08_089551
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Piling JLP01_08_089551
Grain Power Station, Grain, Isle of Grain, Medway, Kent. Piling in progress during the construction of the Isle of Grain Power Station, showing a stockpile of ribbed tubing laid out in the foreground.
The Isle of Grain Power Station was an oil fired power station built in the 1970s by multiple contractors, including John Laing and Son Ltd. When the power station opened in 1979, it had the second tallest chimney in the UK at 244 metres high. The power station has now been demolished and the chimney was destroyed in September 2016. A new Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power station has been built at the site
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 24053704
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1970s Construction Foundations Pile Driving Tubing
12"x10" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating Framed Print from Media Storehouse's historic collection, featuring the iconic image "Piling JLP01_08_089551" by Historic England Archive. This evocative photograph, captured by Joh, takes us back in time to the Grain Power Station construction site in the Isle of Grain, Medway, Kent. Witness the progress of piling in full swing, with a stockpile of ribbed tubing neatly arranged in the foreground. This stunning framed print is an excellent addition to any room, adding a touch of history and industrial charm to your decor. With its high-quality print and elegant frame, this piece is sure to be a conversation starter and a source of inspiration. Bring a piece of the past into your home or office with Media Storehouse's Framed Print collection.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures a significant moment in the construction of the Isle of Grain Power Station. The image showcases the piling process taking place at the site, with a striking stockpile of ribbed tubing laid out prominently in the foreground. Built in the 1970s by various contractors, including John Laing and Son Ltd. , this oil-fired power station stood as an impressive feat of engineering on the Isle of Grain, Medway, Kent. Upon its completion in 1979, it boasted the second tallest chimney in all of UK, towering at an astounding height of 244 meters. However, time has taken its toll on this once-mighty structure. The power station has since been demolished and met its final fate when its iconic chimney was destroyed back in September 2016. Nevertheless, progress never ceases to amaze us. In place of this historic powerhouse now stands a new Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power station that continues to provide energy for countless homes and businesses. This remarkable photograph serves as both a testament to human ingenuity and a reminder that even monumental structures can be fleeting. It is through images like these that we are able to preserve moments from our past while embracing new advancements for our future.
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