A person in a diving suit preparing for an inspection during the construction of a Nuclear Power Station, Berkeley, Gloucestershire

A person in a diving suit preparing for an inspection during the construction of Berkeley Nuclear Power Station. Berkeley Nuclear Power Station was the Britain's first nuclear power station. It required an extraordinary amount of planning and very precise construction. Checks such as those being made by the diver were essential to ensure everything was correct and safe.

Location

Gloucestershire Berkeley

Period

1950s (1950 - 1959)

Tags

1950s (1950 - 1959) nuclear water people diver man power electricity