Slate Collection (page 5)

School children
Victorian illustration of a schoolboy and schoolgirl with a slate and alphabet book. Date: circa 1895

A Slate Wharf, Brathay (pencil & w / c on paper)
1214064 A Slate Wharf, Brathay (pencil & w/c on paper) by Reinagle, Ramsay Richard (1775-1862); 67.2x47.3 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English

Child in High Chair, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731421 Child in High Chair, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Child in High Chair)

Slate quarries, Bethesda, North Wales (engraving)
6030685 Slate quarries, Bethesda, North Wales (engraving) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Slate quarries, Bethesda)

Children holding slates with a Christmas message, greetings card. Late 19th century. (chromolitho)
6031471 Children holding slates with a Christmas message, greetings card. Late 19th century. (chromolitho) by English School

Cottage Architecture (engraving)
1594197 Cottage Architecture (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cottage Architecture. Illustration for The Pictorial Times, 27 June 1846)

Two girls going to school by Kate Greenaway
3779384 Two girls going to school by Kate Greenaway. by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901); (add.info.: Two girls going to school by Kate Greenaway. Victorian era. Kate Greenaway by M. H. Spielmann and G)

The School Master, c. 1662 (oil on panel)
PWI91014 The School Master, c.1662 (oil on panel) by Ostade, Adriaen Jansz. van (1610-85); 40x32.5 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; Dutch, out of copyright

The Last In
AGN48047 The Last In by Mulready, Augustus Edward (1844-c.1905); Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; English, out of copyright

Lesson in the Garden, 1900 (oil on canvas)
GG80952 Lesson in the Garden, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Shirley-Fox, Ada (nee Holland) (fl.1887-1914); Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Kept in, 1905 (w / c on paper)
BON81601 Kept in, 1905 (w/c on paper) by Henshall, John Henry (1856-1928); 27.3x35.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Triad of Menkaure (Mycerinus) with the goddess Hathor and one of the nome deities
BAL59241 Triad of Menkaure (Mycerinus) with the goddess Hathor and one of the nome deities, taken from the Valley Temple of the Pyramid of Menkaure at Giza, Old Kingdom

Sponge and message of love written on a slate or chalkboard, New Years Greetings Card (colour litho)
5999955 Sponge and message of love written on a slate or chalkboard, New Years Greetings Card (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian New Year card of a slate with drawings and a message on it, c
3605990 A Victorian New Year card of a slate with drawings and a message on it, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

Edwardian Christmas postcard of two children carrying holly
3605017 Edwardian Christmas postcard of two children carrying holly and an umbrella in the falling snow, c.1910 (colour litho) by English School

Le Tour De France D Un Petit Parisien (engraving)
2789138 Le Tour De France D Un Petit Parisien (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Tour De France D Un Petit Parisien)

Penrhyn Slate Quarries, near Bethesda, North Wales (engraving)
3100195 Penrhyn Slate Quarries, near Bethesda, North Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Penrhyn Slate Quarries, near Bethesda, North Wales)

The Larder (engraving)
969940 The Larder (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Larder. Illustration for The Book of the Home edited by C E Humphry (Gresham, 1910)

A Victorian Christmas card of a slate with a pencil tied to a string and a pistol on it
3603956 A Victorian Christmas card of a slate with a pencil tied to a string and a pistol on it, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

Loading Slate at Bangor Ferry, (pencil and bodycolour)
651874 Loading Slate at Bangor Ferry, (pencil and bodycolour) by Laporte, John (1761-1839); 37x54.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Loading Slate at Bangor Ferry. John Laporte (1761-1839)

Sabbath Evening
EDB50701 Sabbath Evening by Drummond, James (1816-77); City of Edinburgh Museums and Art Galleries, Scotland; Scottish, out of copyright

The Exterior, from Dickinsons Comprehensive Pictures of the Great Exhibition of
STC194663 The Exterior, from Dickinsons Comprehensive Pictures of the Great Exhibition of 1851, published 1854 (colour litho) by English School

Advertisements (b / w photo)
3650618 Advertisements (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisements. John Bolding and Sons Ltd, Richmond and Co)

Advertisements (b / w photo)
3650788 Advertisements (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisements)

Boehmer and Gibbs, Architects (litho)
3652282 Boehmer and Gibbs, Architects (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boehmer and Gibbs, Architects)

Section through Suburban House (litho)
3650890 Section through Suburban House (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Section through Suburban House)

Expedition to Explore the Deep Sea Fauna off the South West Coast of Ireland (engraving)
1054952 Expedition to Explore the Deep Sea Fauna off the South West Coast of Ireland (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Girl with a drawing on a slate (chromolitho)
1093726 Girl with a drawing on a slate (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl with a drawing on a slate)

Drilling the huge mountains of slate in the mine, half a mile under the Berwyn Mountain range, North Wales, in preparation for the explosives

Killaloe Slate Quarry at Portroe, Nenagh, Ireland. 27th June 1929

Floating a billiard bed at Dinorwic Slate Wharf, Rotherhithe. Slate splitting is an art acquired by long practice. It is an unusual Thames-side occupation

Blaenau Ffestiniog is a historic mining town in the historic county of Merionethshire, Wales, 2nd October 1970. Our Picture Shows

Children attending the mission school in the Langa township close to Cape Town. The school is threaten with closure as the National Party led South African governments Education Act aims to close all

Mr. A. Robens, MP Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Fuel and Power, visited Dinorwic Slate Quarry as well as Llanberis, Votty and Bowydd Slate Quarries at Blaenau Festiniog

Taking the Shortcut, ca. 1860. Creator: W. H. Norton
Taking the Shortcut, ca. 1860

A workman smoothing the surface of the slate bed of a billiard table at a factory in Accrington, Lancashire, England. He wears a respirator mask to protect from the dust. Date: 1950s

A workman splitting slates in one of the biggest slate quarries in the world, at Blaenau Ffestiniog, Wales. Date: 1950s

Little Girl with Slate, c. 1845. Creator: Prior-Hamblin School
Little Girl with Slate, c. 1845

The Matsumoto Castle with reflection in the moat with bridge, walkway and mountains behind, Japan

Closeup of the Matsumoto Castle in the golden light of the evening sun, Japan

The reflection of the Matsumoto Castle and the castle against the mountain backdrop in Japan

The Matsumoto Castle as seen from the bridge with the city buildings in the background, Japan

Drawing from Life, from "Illustrated London News", March 26, 1870
Drawing from Life, from " Illustrated London News", March 26, 1870

Grandfathers Portrait, from "Illustrated London News", January 4, 1862
Grandfathers Portrait, from " Illustrated London News", January 4, 1862

Slate Roofer Holding Slate Hammer and Iron Bar, 1850s-60s. Creator: Unknown
Slate Roofer Holding Slate Hammer and Iron Bar, 1850s-60s

Advertisement for Cherry Blossom boot polish
A cutout advertisement for Cherry Blossom boot polish, which is waterproof and preserves the leather. Date: late 19th century

SLATE QUARRY / WALES
Lord Penryns slate quarry, near Bangor, North Wales. Date: 1808

English Yokel practising maths on slate 1858
An English Yokel practising his maths on a slate. Date: 1858

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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.