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Grain Power Station, Grain, Isle of Grain, Medway, Kent. A Laing surveyor using a theodolite on the construction site of the Isle of Grain Power Station.
The Isle of Grain Power Station was an oil fired power station built in the 1970s by multiple contractors, including John Laing and Son Ltd. When the power station opened in 1979, it had the second tallest chimney in the UK at 244 metres high. The power station has now been demolished and the chimney was destroyed in September 2016. A new Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power station has been built at the site
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© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1970s Construction People Work Surveying
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This print captures a significant moment in the construction of the iconic Isle of Grain Power Station. In this image, we see a dedicated surveyor from John Laing and Son Ltd using a theodolite to meticulously measure and map out the site. The Grain Power Station, located on the picturesque Isle of Grain in Medway, Kent, was an oil-fired power station that stood tall as a symbol of progress during its operational years. Built in the 1970s by various contractors, including John Laing and Son Ltd. , this power station boasted impressive features such as its towering chimney which stood at an astonishing height of 244 meters - making it one of the tallest chimneys in the UK at that time. However, with changing times and energy demands, this once-mighty structure has now been demolished along with its majestic chimney which met its fate in September 2016. Today, standing proudly on this historic site is a new Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power station that continues to provide efficient energy solutions for our modern world. This photograph not only serves as a testament to human ingenuity but also reminds us of how industries evolve over time. It immortalizes an era when hardworking individuals like this diligent surveyor played their part in shaping our nation's infrastructure. Thanks to A© Historic England Archive for preserving these invaluable glimpses into our past.
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