Penrhyn Slate Quarry near Bethesda Victorian period

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Penrhyn Slate Quarry near Bethesda Victorian period

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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans

Bethesda Coal Collieries Colliery Mine Miner Miners Mining Penrhyn Quarries Quarry Quarrying Slate

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Step back in time with this vintage photograph of Penrhyn Slate Quarry near Bethesda during the Victorian period. The image, taken from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us to an era of hard labor and industriousness. The quarry, nestled in the picturesque landscape of Wales, was once a significant source of slate, a valuable resource used for roofing and various industrial applications. The quarry's towering cliffs, hewn by the relentless chisels of miners, loom over the scene, casting long shadows that stretch across the landscape. The photograph captures the daily life of the quarry workers during this period. Miners, dressed in their heavy coals and donning lanterns, can be seen making their way through the quarry, their faces etched with determination and grit. A colliery steam engine, puffing out plumes of smoke, sits in the foreground, symbolizing the raw power and might of the industrial revolution. Despite the harsh conditions, the photograph also reveals glimpses of community and camaraderie. Miners pause to chat with one another, sharing stories and laughter, while others work in unison, chiseling away at the slate. The image offers a poignant reminder of the human spirit's resilience and adaptability, even in the most challenging of circumstances. This photograph is a testament to the rich history of Penrhyn Slate Quarry and the people who labored there during the Victorian and Edwardian periods. It invites us to reflect on the past, appreciate the beauty of the natural world, and marvel at the ingenuity and determination of those who came before us.

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