A view of progress on the construction of the new light structure for the Ford Motor Company Limited at Dagenham, with tractors parked in the foreground

Date:
11 Aug 1960
Location:
Ford Motor Works, Barking And Dagenham, Greater London Authority, RM9
Reference:
JLP01/08/058016
Type:
Photograph (Negative)
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Description

The building shown was to be used for stripping down vehicles, mostly tractors, packing them for export. The building included a canteen and staff dining room, nearby medical unit with toilets above. Work on the site began in April 1960.

This image was catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in partnership with the John Laing Charitable Trust in 2019-20.

Content

This is part of the Series: JLP01/08 John Laing Photographic Collection Black and White Negatives; within the Collection: JLP01 John Laing Photographic Collection

Rights

© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection

Keywords

Mid 20th Century Car Factory, Construction