Workmen enjoy a beer at the “topping out” ceremony of J. B. Barclay Ltd.’s 300,000 premises in Oxford. – Vintage Photograph

On October 3, 1969, workmen celebrated the “topping out” ceremony of J. B. Barclay Ltd.’s 300,000 premises in Oxford with a beer. The traditional ceremony, which occurs when the last brick is put on the top of a new building, was attended by Mr. Anthony Barclay, the managing director, who is seen on the left.On October 3, 1969, workmen celebrated the “topping out” ceremony of J. B. Barclay Ltd.’s 300,000 premises in Oxford with a beer. The traditional ceremony, which occurs when the last brick is put on the top of a new building, was attended by Mr. Anthony Barclay, the managing director, who is seen on the left.

Dimensions: 20.7 x 27.3 cm

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-3 OCT 1969 ox firms B. Builders’ ‘topping-out’ ceremony ARDAN wwwwww 1992 Contato new Workmen enjoying their beer at the “topping out” ceremony on the roof of J. B. Barclay, Ltd., 300.000 premises at Banbury Rd., Oxford. kin and Frewin builders. 250 Hin- the This ancient ceremony takes place when the last brick is put on the top of a new building. Mr. Anthony Barclay, managing director, is on left. are n 728 20 OXFO & TIMES MAIL COPYRIGHT PHOTOG