Slate Collection (page 3)

France, Correze, Limousin, Collonges-la-Rouge, Castel de Vassinhac and Church of St. Pierre in the medieval village of Collonges-la-Rouge

Reading lesson in a Pennsylvania classroom, 1700s
School reading lesson in colonial Pennsylvania. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Howard Pyle illustration

An automatic slate picker Scranton Pennsylvania USA early 1900s

Chwarel Slate Quarry, Wales

A Welsh slate quarry (probably Chwarel), early 1900s

Hand tinted photo of slate train at Llanberis, Wales - Victorian period

Railway trucks carrying slate wagons in Wales

Hand tinted photo of a velocipede (used for transporting)
Hand tinted photo of a velocipede (used for transporting men to the slate quarries) at Llanberis, Wales - Victorian period

A slate quarry velocipede, Llanberis, Wales

Penrhyn Slate Quarry near Bethesda Victorian period

Clogau St. David's Gold Mine near Bontddu early 1900s

Gwynfynydd Gold Mine near Dolgellau early 1900s

Gwynfynydd Gold Mine near Dolgellau - panning room - early 1900s

Frongoch lead and zinc mine near Pontrhydygroes early 1900s

Welsh Gold Prospectors early 1900s

Saint-Beat Marble Quarry Haute-Garonne France Victorian period - showroom

Delabole Slate Quarry

Delabole Slate Quarry Victorian period

Farm workers in Cornwall Victorian period

Miner working a high seam Victorian period

Coal mine lattice steel headgear early 1900s

Coal mine pit pony Victorian period

Bethesda Penryhn Slate Quarry, North Wales

Bethesda penryhn slate quarry, Wales

Penrhyn slate quarry, Victorian period

Ffestiniog Railway Tan-y-Bwlch Station early 1900s

Porthmadog Harbour Victorian period

Backworth Colliery early 1900s

Carn Brea Tin and Copper Mines early 1900s

Six Bells Colliery Abertillery Wales early 1900s

Penryhn Slate Quarry, North Wales

Penrhyn Slate Quarry Wales Victorian period

Slate cavern in North Wales probably Llechwedd

Llechwedd Slate Cavern Wales Victorian period

Snowdon Mountain Railway Locomotive No. 7 Victorian period

Phoenix Tower, Chester, Cheshire
Phoenix Tower, which stands at the northeast corner of the city walls in Chester, Cheshire, England. Originating in the 13th century

The Steep Bit of Honister Pass, Lake District, Cumbria. Postcard published by George Perry Abraham (1844-1923), a photographer, postcard publisher, and mountaineer. Date: circa 1910s

Trewarmitt, Cornwall
A landscape oil painting of Trewarmitt, a small hamlet in Cornwall, a popular area for slate mining. A lady wearing a pink dress can be seen talking to a seated man, beside two horses

EGLINTON & WRITING
Slate writing by the spirits of the dead is demonstrated at an Eglinton seance Date: 1886

Alberobello, Trulli, Puglia, Italy
apulia, attraction, attractions, building, buildings, characteristic, circular building, circular buildings, cities, cultural monument, cultural monuments, cultural site, cultural sites, deserted

Alberobello, Il Trullo siamese, Zwiliingstrullo, Puglia, Italy
apulia, attraction, attractions, building, buildings, characteristic, circular building, circular buildings, cities, cultural monument, cultural monuments, cultural site, cultural sites, deserted

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Persberg Mines, Sweden
Engraved illustrations of Mining from Iconographic Encyclopedia of Science, Literature and Art, Published in 1851. Copyright has expired on this artwork. Digitally restored

Village Schoolhouse, 1854 (oil on canvas)
471156 Village Schoolhouse, 1854 (oil on canvas) by Braekeleer, Ferdinand de (1792-1883); 125x140.5 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Dinorwic Quarry
Larry Platner

Torso - Woman, 1913 (Bath stone, slate base)
1197431 Torso - Woman, 1913 (Bath stone, slate base) by Gill, Eric (1882-1940); 57.8 (height) cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

The children of Councilor Joaquin Torquato Alves Ribeiro
AIS5388737 The children of Councilor Joaquin Torquato Alves Ribeiro by Roquemont, Auguste (1804-52); Museu Nacional de Soares dos Reis, Porto

School boy working on maths problem with slate (engraving)
3245450 School boy working on maths problem with slate (engraving) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; British, out of copyright

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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.