The construction of the Ford Motor Works at Dagenham, known as Ford Dagenham, began in 1929. Around 20,000 concrete piles were sunk into ground which was previously marshland to support the works. The factory began production of motor vehicles in 1931.
This is part of the Volume: AL0185 Album of photographs of civil engineering projects; within the Collection: ALB19 Album of photographs of civil engineering projects
Source: Historic England Archive
20th Century Car Factory, Construction, Engineering
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