L1554 - Steam crane and navvies working at Northolt, Middlesex

L1554 - Steam crane and navvies working at Northolt, Middlesex
L1554 - Steam crane and navvies working at Northolt, Middlesex
L1554 - Steam crane and navvies working at Northolt, Middlesex
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Title
L1554 - Steam crane and navvies working at Northolt, Middlesex
Description
L1554 - Steam crane and navvies, thought to be working on the Neasden to Northolt section of the Line, built by T. Oliver & Son between 1901 -1905. The arching at the centre of this industrious scene is part of the construction of a cut and cover tunnel. Both steam cranes and steam shovels were built without shelters for the men who worked them, however most contractors fashioned a wooden or metal cab that afforded the navvies a small amount of comfort. This machine is more unusual then for appearing without this modification.



British Railways - S. W. A. Newton Collection






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S.W.A. Newton
LCC ID. No.
L1554.tif
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Notes
IM&ICT - RC
Original media type: Glass plate negative
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