Slate Collection

An Andy Goldsworthy art instalation in a sheep fold at Tilberthwaite in the Lake District UK
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Buddon Wood, Mountsorrel, Swithland, Leicestershire
Sketch of the granite (or syenite) district viewed from Swithland Old Slate Quarry, including Buddon Wood, Mountsorrel, Kinchley Hill and Brazil Wood, Leicestershire

Traditional slate walled cottages at Seatoller, Borrowdale, Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Man at work, Dinorwig Slate Quarry, North Wales
A man at work, 150 feet up on the main face of Dinorwig (or Dinorwic) Slate Quarry, near Llanberis, North Wales

Splitting Slates
A workman uses a hammer and chisel to split slates in the biggest slate quarry in the world at Blaenau Ffestiniog, Merionethshire, Wales

A View of Armadale Castle, by William Daniell
A View of Armadale Castle, Island of Sky[e], from the Sound of Slate, by William Daniell RA (1769-1837). (1 of 2) Date: 1817

General view of Dinorwig Slate Quarry, North Wales
A general view of Dinorwig (or Dinorwic) Slate Quarry, near Llanberis, North Wales, soon to be changed for ever with the construction of a new dam

Penrhyn quarry, the largest slate quarry in Wales, Bethesda, Snowdonia, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Sundial on plate of slate inscribed Noiseless falls the foot of time that only treads on flowers 1905, Little Hall, Lavenham, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Trulli houses in Alberobello, Italy. Very distinctive white cylindrical buildings with grey slate roofs. circa 1960s

Mali, Timbuktu. An Islamic teacher corrects a childs homework on a wooden slate in Timbuktu. Since ancient times, Timbuktu has been a place of Islamic learning

champagne bottles in Storrs Hall Hotel wine cellar in Windermere UK
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The Chapel, Lancing College
Particularly fine example of Gothic Revival style. IoE 297259

Geological map of the European Alps, lithograph, published in 1897
Geological map of the European Alps. Lithograph, published in 1897

St Michaels Chapel
Colourful image of the disused Anglican chapel, Torquay. IoE 390544

The Cove House Inn
Early C19 public house on the seafront at Chiswell, Portland. IoE 381918

Lesson Time by Muriel Dawson
A sweet child in an embroidered smock dress studiously writes upon a slate

Nelsons signal at Trafalgar in 1805, from The Boys Own Paper
XND76005 Nelsons signal at Trafalgar in 1805, from The Boys Own Paper to commemorate HMS Victory moored at Portsmouth, 1885 (litho) by May, Walter William (1831-96); Private Collection; English

Belnahua Island, Argyll and Bute, 2006
Belnahua, Argyll and Bute, Scotland

Intricately tiled roof of a traditional Okinawan house on display at Ryukyu Mura - a theme park dedicated to celebrating ancient Okinawan culture

Penrhyn Slate Quarries
View of the Penrhyn slate quarries at Bethesda, Gwynnedd. Date: early 20th century

Boy with Slate Kept In
A little boy has to stay in to work out a sum on his slate

Swithland, Leicestershire, with granite and slate quarries
Sketch of the Swithland area of Leicestershire, with granite at the top of Kinchley Hill, a small quarry to the right, Buddon Wood (granite) to the right, and Charnwood Forest (slate) to the left

Kinchley Hill and Brazil Wood, Swithland, Leicestershire
Sketch of granite rocks at Kinchley Hill and Brazil Wood, Swithland, Leicestershire, by Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell. 1859

Mel Roy on the stage mid-nite, spook party talking skulls, spirit slate writing, spirit table raising, ghosts from the dead. Date ca. 1935

Apprentice splitting slate, Delabole Quarry, Cornwall
An apprentice splitting a slate at the Delabole Quarry in North Cornwall. Slate has been mined in the area since the middle ages

A man mountain biking, in Rydal Cave, Lake district, UK
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Rocks, Carbon
Various types of carbon including crystallised diamond, graphite, slate coal and peat

Dolbadarn Castle during summer, Gwynedd, Snowdonia National Park, Wales, United Kingdom

Aerial view of Dolbadarn Castle and Llyn Peris during summer, Gwynedd, Snowdonia National Park, Wales, United Kingdom

The School Room (colour litho)
8633251 The School Room (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The School Room)

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Monday Morning, 1850
3478122 Monday Morning, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration titled 'Monday Morning' depicting father going to work with food and other goods tied in a scarf)

The School Room (colour litho)
8633173 The School Room (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The School Room)

I'm the saftest o' th' family (colour litho)
8656259 I'm the saftest o' th' family (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I'm the saftest o' th' family)

Shell, Shirt, Shoot, Shore, Sieve, Skate, Skull, Slate, Slate, Sleep, Sloop, Sloth (engraving)
8651538 Shell, Shirt, Shoot, Shore, Sieve, Skate, Skull, Slate, Slate, Sleep, Sloop, Sloth (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shell, Shirt, Shoot)

An engraving depicting a slate quarry in North Wales, 19th century
5310738 An engraving depicting a slate quarry in North Wales, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1815); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Life at sea, description of leisure moments on board boats, under the supervision of a naval officer: sailors shave
MMM5460188 Life at sea, description of leisure moments on board boats, under the supervision of a naval officer: sailors shave, draw, read (or study), play music (flute)

Engraving depicting a child learning to use a writing slate, 19th century
5308795 Engraving depicting a child learning to use a writing slate, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a child learning to use a writing slate)

Quarrelsome Kate, who broke her slate (colour litho)
8642504 Quarrelsome Kate, who broke her slate (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quarrelsome Kate, who broke her slate)

An engraving depicting a slate quarry in North Wales. Three explosive charges were detonated
5310732 An engraving depicting a slate quarry in North Wales. Three explosive charges were detonated. Illustrated by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd (1792-1864) a topographical watercolour artist

Main street, Centengaval Barra (b/w photo)
8652394 Main street, Centengaval Barra (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Main street, Centengaval Barra)

A slate on the back door is very useful for the servantless house (b/w photo)
8658834 A slate on the back door is very useful for the servantless house (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A boy writing on a slate
3586206 A boy writing on a slate; (add.info.: illustration of a boy writing on a slate (English) circa 1880.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Skittles at Faggen's. Scene from Fredman's Epistle 55 by Bellman, 1868. Creator: Peter Eskilson
Skittles at Faggen's. Scene from Fredman's Epistle 55 by Bellman, 1868. "Fredmans epistlar" (English: Fredman's Epistles)

Interior with man reading at a table, 1790-1852. Creator: Pieter Christoffel Wonder
Interior with man reading at a table, 1790-1852. On the right a woman comes from a cellar hatch with a cup

Death of St Cecilia, c.1600. Creator: Anon
Death of St Cecilia, c.1600. Copy after Hieronymus Wierix

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"Unveiling the Beauty of Slate: From Art Installations to Historic Landmarks" Nestled within the picturesque sheep fold at Tilberthwaite in the Lake District UK, an Andy Goldsworthy art installation showcases the mesmerizing allure of slate. Buddon Wood and Mountsorrel in Swithland, Leicestershire, boast a rich heritage craftsmanship that has shaped their landscapes for centuries. Journey through time as you explore traditional slate-walled cottages at Seatoller in Borrowdale, Lake District National Park - a testament to the enduring charm of this versatile material. Witnessing a man diligently working amidst the rugged beauty of Dinorwig Slate Quarry in North Wales is a humbling reminder of human resilience and dedication. The Penrhyn quarry stands tall as Wales' largest slate quarry, located in Bethesda within Snowdonia - its vastness echoes both nature's grandeur and mankind's ingenuity. Captivating viewers with his brushstrokes on canvas, William Daniell immortalizes Armadale Castle against a backdrop adorned with slate walls - an artistic tribute to its timeless elegance. Gazing upon Dinorwig Slate Quarry from afar reveals an awe-inspiring panorama where nature meets industry, creating a harmonious blend between man-made structures and untouched surroundings. A delicate sundial delicately etched onto a plate adorns Little Hall in Lavenham, Suffolk; it silently reminds us that time passes gently when we tread lightly upon life's path. Splitting slates becomes an art form itself as skilled craftsmen shape these natural stones into pieces that will adorn homes and buildings for generations to come. Trulli houses rise like enchanting fairytale dwellings amidst Alberobello's landscape in Italy - their roofs crafted from rustic slates tell tales steeped in history and tradition.