The caption beneath the corresponding album print reads 'Block 3C curved retaining wall, which was excavated in trench, and showing permanent concrete back shutters in position. The fixing of reinforcement to the base of the retaining wall is in progress.' Block 3C included plant rooms and part of the bus station.
This image was catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in partnership with the John Laing Charitable Trust in 2019-20.
This is part of the Series: JLP01/08 John Laing Photographic Collection Black And White Negatives; within the Collection: JLP01 John Laing Photographic Collection
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
Mid 20th Century Shopping Centre, Mid 20th Century Retaining Wall, Construction, People At Work