The History of John Laing Construction - Heritage Open Days

Name: The History of John Laing Construction - Heritage Open Days
Start: 2025-09-21T13:00:00+01:00
End: 2025-09-21T16:00:00+01:00
Location: Tullie, Castle Street, Carlisle, CA3 8TP

Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery Trust

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Sun, 21 Sep, 2025 at 01:00 pm

3 hours

Tullie, Castle Street, Carlisle, CA3 8TP

Date & Location

Sun, 21 Sep, 2025 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm (BST)

Tullie, Castle Street, CA3 8TP

Alan Hubbard Author, 19 Castle Street, Carlisle, CA3 8, United Kingdom

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The History of John Laing Construction - Heritage Open Days

Illustrated talk from Chester Forster, tracing the history of this long established firm with its origins in Sebergham and then the arrival of “John Willie” Laing who left school early and projected the firm from local jobbing builder to Britain’s largest construction company.

Free talk as part of Heritage Open Days. Spaces are limited so booking is advised.

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The History of John Laing Construction - Heritage Open Days

Sun, 21 Sep, 2025 at 01:00 pm