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Whitbread and Company Limited, Oakley Road, Luton, Bedfordshire. Two workers operating the electronic console panel at the Whitbread brewery.
The photograph is part of a batch taken to show phase II of a contract carried out by the John Laing Construction Company for Whitbread. Phase II which had started in October 1965 was in eight sections and included a stacking and warehouse area, a kegging hall, a maturation tank area, boilerhouse and engine room, a fermenter area, by-products area, brew hall, offices and laboratories
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1960s Brewery People Technology Work
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This photograph captures a moment in time at the Whitbread brewery in Luton, Bedfordshire during the 1960s. Two dedicated workers are seen operating an electronic console panel, their focused expressions reflecting their expertise and commitment to their craft. The image is part of a series documenting phase II of a construction project undertaken by the renowned John Laing Construction Company for Whitbread. The extensive project, which commenced in October 1965, encompassed eight distinct sections that transformed the brewery's facilities. From the stacking and warehouse area to the kegging hall, maturation tank area, boilerhouse and engine room, fermenter area, by-products area, brew hall, offices, and laboratories – each section played a vital role in ensuring efficient beer production. The photograph not only showcases these advancements in technology but also highlights the importance of human labor within this industrial setting. It serves as a testament to both innovation and tradition coexisting harmoniously within this bustling brewery. Preserved by Historic England Archive with utmost care and attention to detail, this print offers viewers a glimpse into an era where people worked diligently alongside cutting-edge machinery to produce one of Britain's most beloved beverages.
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