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Stone Quarry France
A somewhat idealised quarry where the slate (french : ardoise) is cut out in neat slices and winched up to the surface

Penrhyn Quarries - 1
The slate quarries at Penrhyn, Bethesda, Anglesey, Wales. (1 of 3)

Penrhyn Quarries - 3
The slate quarries at Penrhyn, Bethesda, Anglesey, Wales. (3 of 3)

Penrhyn Quarries - 2
The slate quarries at Penrhyn, Bethesda, Anglesey, Wales. (2 of 3)

Houdini Exposes Trick
Houdini demonstrates how with the help of an assistant, a skilful medium can exchange a blank slate for a marked one in mid-seance

Slade Tested - 2
A drawing shows how Slade used slight-of-hand to perform his slate-writing trick

Slate carvings, Rimpung Dzong, Paro, Bhutan, Asia

15th century slate figures in 11th century dress, Old Castile, Spain, Europe

A salt tolerant plant growing across beach pebbles on Walney Island, Cumbria, UK
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A climber on a boulder above Chapel Stile in the Langdale Valley in the Lake district, UK
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A man running up a boulder above Chapel Stile in the Langdale Valley in the Lake district, UK
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Elterwater slate quarry above Chapel Stile, in the Lake District, Cumbria, UK
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A climber on a ridge above Chapel Stile in the Langdale Valley in the Lake district, UK
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A climber and Border Collie dog on a boulder above Chapel Stile in the Langdale Valley in the Lake district
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An old slate quarry above Chapel Stile, in the Lake District, Cumbria, UK
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Snow at kirkstone slate quarry in the Lake district UK
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A mountain biker in Rydal Cave in the Lake District UK
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Blea Tarn House in Little Langdale in the Lake district UK
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Roof top view, Convent of San Francisco, Potosi, Bolivia, South America

Ares del Maestre, Castellon, Valencia, Spain, Europe

Quarriers cottages, two of the many white slate-roofed cottages indicative of the slate industry from 1745 to 1881, Easdale Island, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

House on island of Samothraki (Samothrace), Greece, Europe

Roof and autumn vines, Riquewihr, Alsace, France, Europe

Typical slate cottages, Glenridding, Lake District, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Monastery tower, The Stradun, Dubrovnik, Croatia, Europe

Child with a Slate
a Child with a Slate

Gabrielle Ray / 1909
GABRIELLE RAY Actress, doing her sums on a school slate

Slate Quarry / Wales
Lord Penryns slate quarry, near Bangor, North Wales

Girls Draw on Slate 19C
An older girl helps her younger sister to draw a house on a slate

Mother / 3 Children 1890
Mother stands at the cottage door with baby, son and daughter; big sister gets little brother ready for school

Boys Picking Slate
Boys picking slate out of mined coal, in an American mine

Market Building
The old central market building or butter cross in the village of Dunster, Somerset

Boys in Classroom
An older boys helps a smaller one with a difficult sum

Child Artist at Work
A young girl lies on the floor making a portrait with chalk on a slate

Girl Using Slate
A thoughtful girl uses her slate for her school homework

Fake Slate Writing
How a fraudulent medium performs slate-writing while still apparently under strict control

Slades Slate
Slate used by Henry Slade to produce spirit messages at Philadelphia

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"Unveiling the Beauty of Slate: From Art Installations to Historic Landmarks" Nestled within the picturesque sheep fold at Tilberthwaite in the Lake District UK, an Andy Goldsworthy art installation showcases the mesmerizing allure of slate. Buddon Wood and Mountsorrel in Swithland, Leicestershire, boast a rich heritage craftsmanship that has shaped their landscapes for centuries. Journey through time as you explore traditional slate-walled cottages at Seatoller in Borrowdale, Lake District National Park - a testament to the enduring charm of this versatile material. Witnessing a man diligently working amidst the rugged beauty of Dinorwig Slate Quarry in North Wales is a humbling reminder of human resilience and dedication. The Penrhyn quarry stands tall as Wales' largest slate quarry, located in Bethesda within Snowdonia - its vastness echoes both nature's grandeur and mankind's ingenuity. Captivating viewers with his brushstrokes on canvas, William Daniell immortalizes Armadale Castle against a backdrop adorned with slate walls - an artistic tribute to its timeless elegance. Gazing upon Dinorwig Slate Quarry from afar reveals an awe-inspiring panorama where nature meets industry, creating a harmonious blend between man-made structures and untouched surroundings. A delicate sundial delicately etched onto a plate adorns Little Hall in Lavenham, Suffolk; it silently reminds us that time passes gently when we tread lightly upon life's path. Splitting slates becomes an art form itself as skilled craftsmen shape these natural stones into pieces that will adorn homes and buildings for generations to come. Trulli houses rise like enchanting fairytale dwellings amidst Alberobello's landscape in Italy - their roofs crafted from rustic slates tell tales steeped in history and tradition.