Quarrying Collection (page 2)

Channeling, a New England granite quarry, c1908. Creator: Unknown
Channeling, a New England granite quarry, c1908

Quarrying, a New England granite quarry, c1908. Creator: Unknown
Quarrying, a New England granite quarry, c1908

Republic Marble quarry, near Knoxville, Tenn. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Republic Marble quarry, near Knoxville, Tenn. between 1900 and 1910

The Lizard Serpentine Signal-Staff Quarry, near Cadgwith, Cornwall, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Lizard Serpentine Signal-Staff Quarry, near Cadgwith, Cornwall, 1854. This Quarry...is being worked by Henderson's patented

Protest, Lanlivery, Cornwall. 1993
Opponents of the proposed re-opening of a granite quarry marched between Lanlivery and Luxulyan armed with a 40 foot banner Luxulyan Valley say no quarry and led by a Cornish bagpiper

Maen Quarry, Constantine, Cornwall. 1903-1904
A general view of the quarry with the crane used for moving the granite blocks. A number men can be seen with cut blocks at the foot of the quarry face. Part of the Freeman & Sons, Penryn Collection

Bosahan Quarry, Constantine, Cornwall. 1903-1904
General view of the quarry with men standing by cut granite blocks and the crane used for moving the blocks. Two men are standing either side of a horse and cart

Maen Quarry, Constantine, Cornwall. Around 1900
A view of the quarry face showing workers holding the tools of their trade while dressing stones. Blocks of granite are ready to be moved using the crane. Photographer: Samuel John Govier

Aerial view, Australia, City, Cityscape, Construction Road, Myuna Bay, New South Wales, Outdoors, Overhead View, Photography, quarrying

The Quarry, 1923. Artist: Henri Rousseau
The Quarry, 1923. From Modern French Painters, by Jan Gordon. [John Lane The Bodley Head Limited, London, 1923]

Marble quarry, Macedonia
3789436 Marble quarry, Macedonia; (add.info.: Marble quarry, Macedonia. On the Kozani road. Early 20th century); Lebrecht History

Granite Quarries, Trawool, Victoria, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Granite Quarries, Trawool, Victoria, 1901. Trawool in central Victoria, on the middle reaches of the Goulburn River, first explored by Hume and Hovell in 1824, was later settled as a sheep station

M6 Motorway construction JLP01_08_078138
EDEN, CUMBRIA. Two men blasting and drilling rocks during the construction of the M6 Motorway through the Lune Gorge. Rock excavations used in the construction of the motorway took place at a quarry

Italy Carrara Marble Quarry pre-1900

Penrhyn Slate Quarry near Bethesda Victorian period

Clogau St. David's Gold Mine near Bontddu early 1900s

Gwynfynydd Gold Mine near Dolgellau early 1900s

Gwynfynydd Gold Mine near Dolgellau - panning room - early 1900s

Frongoch lead and zinc mine near Pontrhydygroes early 1900s

Welsh Gold Prospectors early 1900s

Saint-Beat Marble Quarry Haute-Garonne France Victorian period - showroom

Delabole Slate Quarry Victorian period

Farm workers in Cornwall Victorian period

Swaledale Swinner Gill Lead Mine early 1900s

Miner working a high seam Victorian period

Coal mine lattice steel headgear early 1900s

Coal mine pit pony Victorian period

Waterwheel, Tregargus China Clay Quarry, St Stephen, Cornwall, early 1900s

Tregargus China Clay Quarry, St Stephen, Cornwall, early 1900s

Tramway, Tregargus China Clay Quarry, St Stephen, Cornwall, early 1900s

Backworth Colliery early 1900s

Carn Brea Tin and Copper Mines early 1900s

Six Bells Colliery Abertillery Wales early 1900s

Penryhn Slate Quarry, North Wales

Penrhyn Slate Quarry Wales Victorian period

The Old Quarry, Hawksworth, 1904 (oil on canvas)
1128197 The Old Quarry, Hawksworth, 1904 (oil on canvas) by Rothenstein, William (1872-1945); 84.5x91.5 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire, UK; © Bradford Museums & Galleries

The Sand Pits, Hampstead Heath, 1834. Creator: John Linnell
The Sand Pits, Hampstead Heath, 1834

Corinth, Ancient Greece (engraving)
5216614 Corinth, Ancient Greece (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Corinth, Ancient Greece)

A china clay pit (colour litho)
6014590 A china clay pit (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A china clay pit)

Fresh Air and Healthy Work for City Arabs, Notes at the Lancashire Branch of the Childrens Home, Crowthorne, Edgworth
1055722 Fresh Air and Healthy Work for City Arabs, Notes at the Lancashire Branch of the Childrens Home, Crowthorne, Edgworth, near Bolton (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J

Lithographic limestone (chromolitho)
2782523 Lithographic limestone (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lithographic limestone. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Granite (chromolitho)
2782522 Granite (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Granite. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Black Marble Quarry near Red Wharf Bay, Anglesea, from
STC267589 Black Marble Quarry near Red Wharf Bay, Anglesea, from A Voyage Around Great Britain Undertaken between the Years 1814 and 1825, published 1815 (coloured engraving) by Daniell

A Quarry, 1870 (w / c)
6199850 A Quarry, 1870 (w/c) by Bough, Samuel (1822-78); 12.1x20.3 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Orchar Collection); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; English, out of copyright

Yule quarry - crane and power house facilities of the Yule Marble Co
DPL415417 Yule quarry - crane and power house facilities of the Yule Marble Co. near the head of Yule Creek, south of Marble, Colorado, c.1910 (b/w photo) by Beam

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 143r Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines
XJL212035 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.143r Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard, Robinet (fl.1470-1523); 26x35.5 cm; National Library

Slate (chromolitho)
2782525 Slate (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Slate. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Sandstone (chromolitho)
2782521 Sandstone (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sandstone. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

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Quarrying, a timeless practice that has shaped landscapes and fueled industries for centuries. From the rugged Polkanuggo Quarry in Stithians, Cornwall to the picturesque Buddon Wood in Mountsorrel, Leicestershire, these locations hold stories of labor and perseverance. In September 1902, at Polkanuggo Quarry in Stithians, Cornwall, the air was filled with anticipation as workers prepared to extract precious materials from deep within the earth. The echoes of their tools reverberated through time, leaving behind a legacy etched into the very fabric of this historic site. Meanwhile, in Dinorwig Slate Quarry nestled amidst North Wales' majestic scenery, a lone figure tirelessly toiled against nature's might. With each strike of his pickaxe and every load he carried on his back, he contributed to an industry that built nations. Venturing further south along England's coast lies Pulpit Rock - Portland Bill. Here stands a testament to man's ingenuity as quarrying techniques were employed to shape nature itself into magnificent structures that defy gravity. Moving westward towards Bethesda in Snowdonia lies Penrhyn quarry - an awe-inspiring sight that stretches as far as the eye can see. This colossal slate quarry holds its place among giants and remains one of Wales' most iconic landmarks. General view of Dinorwig Slate Quarry showcases not only its sheer magnitude but also highlights how human determination can conquer even the harshest terrains. It serves as a reminder that our quest for resources knows no bounds when it comes to shaping our world. Wheal Coates Mine in St Agnes tells tales of Cornish miners who delved deep underground searching for tin treasures beneath their feet. Their bravery and resilience are forever etched into this coastal landscape where history meets natural beauty. Across borders we find ourselves transported to Apuan Alps in Tuscany where blocks were meticulously cut from marble quarries, destined to be transformed by the hands of masters like Michelangelo.