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QUARRYING AT PORTLAND
PORTLAND, Dorset. Large stones quarried and transported by rail Date: 1830s
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1830s Dorset Portland Quarried Quarrying Stones Transported
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Quarrying at Portland: A Glimpse into Industrial Past of Dorset, England (1830s) This evocative photograph captures the raw power and determination of the quarry workers of Portland, Dorset, England during the 1830s. The large, weathered stones, hewn from the very heart of the cliffs, lie scattered around the quarry, waiting to be transported to their next destination. The quarrymen, dressed in heavy work clothes and hats, are busy at work, chiseling away at the stone with sledgehammers and other tools. The quarry, located along the Jurassic Coast, was renowned for its high-quality limestone, which was prized for its durability and beauty. The stones were quarried using traditional methods, with each block being carefully extracted from the cliff face using hammers, chisels, and explosives. Once extracted, the stones were transported to the nearby wharf using a system of ropes and pulleys, before being loaded onto ships or trains for distribution throughout Britain and beyond. The railways played a crucial role in the transportation of the quarried stones, revolutionizing the industry by making it faster and more efficient to transport large quantities of stone over long distances. In this photograph, we see a steam-powered locomotive, puffing away in the background, ready to transport the heavy stones to their next destination. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the industrial past of Dorset, a time when the county's natural resources were harnessed to fuel the growth of Britain's industrial powerhouse. Despite the passage of time, the legacy of the quarrymen of Portland can still be seen in the iconic buildings and monuments that bear the distinctive Portland stone.
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