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Framed Print : Mining: Industry: "Britains Ugliest Beauty Spot": Blaenau Ffestiniog
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Mining: Industry: "Britains Ugliest Beauty Spot": Blaenau Ffestiniog
Mining: Industry: " Britains Ugliest Beauty Spot" : Blaenau Ffestiniog, a Welsh slate mining village, where the giat slag heads of Slate tower high above the roof tops and plunge down to the very doorways of the houses, has become one of Britains major tourist attractions. Over 2, 000 tourists a day flock to take the guided tours around the Llechwedd Slate Mine - conducted by the Miners, the same men who used to claw a dangerous and scant living out of the mountainside when slate mining was at its peak. Hey ho off to work we go
Eric Piper
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Wales
Media ID 21334406
© Mirrorpix
Blaenau Ffestiniog Coal Colliery Community Miners Mines Mining Villages Welsh Workers 1975
30"x26" (78x68cm) Modern Frame
Discover the captivating contrasts of beauty and industry with our Framed Print of "Britain's Ugliest Beauty Spot: Blaenau Ffestiniog" by Eric Piper from Memory Lane Prints. This evocative image showcases the Welsh slate mining village, where towering slag heaps of Slate overshadow the rooftops. A unique and intriguing addition to any space, this framed print brings the rich history and industrial charm of Blaenau Ffestiniog right into your home.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 24x20 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 30x26 inches (76x68cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 43mm wide x 32mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 58.6cm x 59.9cm (23.1" x 23.6")
Estimated Product Size is 68.2cm x 78.2cm (26.9" x 30.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures the contrasting beauty and industrial grit of Blaenau Ffestiniog, a Welsh slate mining village. Known as "Britain's Ugliest Beauty Spot" this unique landscape showcases towering slag heads of slate that loom above the rooftops and plunge down to the very doorways of houses. Despite its rugged appearance, Blaenau Ffestiniog has transformed into one of Britain's major tourist attractions. Every day, over 2,000 tourists flock to this village to embark on guided tours around the Llechwedd Slate Mine. What makes these tours truly special is that they are conducted by former miners themselves – men who once risked their lives in pursuit of a meager living from the mountainside when slate mining was at its peak. Their stories bring an authentic touch to this immersive experience. The image transports us back to the 1970s when coal mines were still active in this close-knit community. It serves as a reminder of the industrious spirit that once thrived here and pays homage to the hardworking miners who shaped its history. Taken by Eric Piper, this print from Memory Lane Prints offers a glimpse into Wales' rich mining heritage without mentioning any specific company or commercial use. It encapsulates both the harsh realities and undeniable allure associated with mining villages like Blaenau Ffestiniog – where beauty emerges from unlikely places and resilience reigns supreme.
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