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Railway trucks carrying slate wagons in Wales
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Railway trucks carrying slate wagons in Wales
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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans
Mine Quarry Slate Trucks Wagons
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This vintage photograph, sourced from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time to the early 1900s in Wales. The image showcases a breathtaking scene of railway trucks laden with slate wagons, making their way through a picturesque landscape. The rugged terrain of Wales, with its undulating hills and lush greenery, forms a striking backdrop to the industrious railway line. The steam-powered locomotive at the front of the train puffs out plumes of smoke, adding to the sense of movement and dynamism. The slate wagons, stacked high with rough-hewn slate, are a testament to the region's rich mining heritage. Slate was a major industry in Wales during the Victorian and Edwardian eras, and the quarries and mines dotted throughout the landscape provided employment for thousands of people. The photograph's composition, with the winding railway line snaking through the landscape and the slate wagons forming a diagonal line, creates a sense of depth and perspective. The use of a lantern slide format adds to the nostalgic feel, transporting us back to a time when travel was slower, and the world moved at a more leisurely pace. This photograph is not only a visual delight but also a historical record of a bygone era. It offers a glimpse into the lives of the people who worked in the quarries and mines of Wales, and the role that the railway played in connecting the region to the rest of the country.
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