Thorncliffe Fabricated Column Negotiating a Roundabout in June 1962

The 131 foot column was in difficulties as it negotiated the roundabout in Chapeltown.  The column was made in the Construction Shop at Thorncliffe and weighed 44 tons.  It was on its way at 8 mph to an oil refinery in South Wales.

Image Details

Archiving Reference Number NC/349/a/P
Date 1962
Search Year 1962
Type Photograph
Photographer/Artist
Publisher
Contributor/s E Bellamy
Area Chapeltown
Collection Holder C&HGA
Date Donated to the EDA 1st October 2026

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