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Allscott Sugar Beet Factory JLP01_08_061059
Allscott Sugar Beet Factory, Allscott, Wrockwardine, Telford and Wrekin. Two Laing workers concreting the roof of a sugar silo at Allscott Sugar Beet Factory.
A sugar beet factory was at Allscott from 1927 until it closed in 2007. Laing built two sugar silos here in 1961 for the British Sugar Corporation who were the owners of the site. Each silo was able to store 10, 000 tons of granulated sugar and at the time they were constructed, they were the tallest that Laing had built so far using sliding formwork. The roofs of the sugar silos were covered with Thermacoust roofing slabs and were covered with concrete and asphalt, with work on the second silo due to be completed by the middle of October 1961
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© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1960s Black Construction People At Work Sugar Silo
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This print captures a moment in time at the Allscott Sugar Beet Factory in Wrockwardine, Telford and Wrekin. Two dedicated workers from Laing can be seen diligently concreting the roof of a sugar silo, showcasing their craftsmanship and commitment to their trade. The Allscott Sugar Beet Factory was an integral part of the community from 1927 until its closure in 2007. In 1961, Laing constructed two impressive sugar silos for the British Sugar Corporation on this site. These towering structures were capable of storing a staggering 10,000 tons of granulated sugar each, making them the tallest that Laing had built at that time using sliding formwork. To ensure durability and functionality, Thermacoust roofing slabs were used to cover the roofs of these massive silos before being coated with concrete and asphalt. The meticulous attention to detail is evident in every aspect of this construction project. As we gaze upon this image frozen in time, we are transported back to an era where hard work and dedication shaped our industrial landscape. It serves as a reminder of the ingenuity and skill required to create such monumental structures. This remarkable photograph not only documents an important chapter in local history but also pays homage to those who labored tirelessly behind-the-scenes. Their efforts ensured that Allscott Sugar Beet Factory stood tall as a symbol of progress for many years to come.
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