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Advert, Nicol Esplin, Aerial Cableways, Arbroath, Scotland
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Advert, Nicol Esplin, Aerial Cableways, Arbroath, Scotland
Advert for Nicol Esplin, Aerial Cableways, Leysmill, Arbroath, Scotland.
1905
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 23109302
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Arbroath Cable Cranes Machinery Nicol Nouveau Planing Quarry Quarrying Sawing Cableway
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This photograph, taken in 1905, showcases the Aerial Cableways of Nicol Esplin in Leysmill, Arbroath, Scotland. The image offers a glimpse into the industrial past of this historic Scottish town, showcasing the intricate machinery and innovative technology that defined the early 20th century. Nicol Esplin's Aerial Cableways were a remarkable engineering feat, designed to transport stone from the quarry to the nearby planing sheds. The system utilized a series of cables and pulleys, with large buckets attached to the cables to carry the heavy loads. The image reveals the cableway's impressive height and reach, as it snakes its way up the steep quarry slope. The photograph also highlights the various machines and equipment used in the quarry, including a border saw and cranes. The border saw, with its intricate Art Nouveau design, is a testament to the craftsmanship and attention to detail that characterized the Edwardian era. The cranes, with their robust and imposing structures, demonstrate the industrial might required to extract and transport the stone. The overall composition of the photograph is visually striking, with the contrasting textures and tones of the stone quarry, machinery, and the blue sky creating a dynamic and visually engaging scene. This photograph is an invaluable record of Scotland's rich industrial heritage and the innovative engineering solutions that shaped the country's landscape during the early 1900s.
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