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Metal Print : General view of Dinorwig Slate Quarry, North Wales
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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
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Dinorwic Dinorwig Llanberis Mine Mining Quarry Quarrying Slate Work Men
20"x16" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Bring the breathtaking history and grandeur of Dinorwig Slate Quarry into your home with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints. This stunning image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the General View of Dinorwig Quarry in North Wales, a place soon to be transformed by the construction of a new dam. Our high-quality metal prints are not just beautiful decorative pieces, they are also long-lasting and durable, designed to withstand the test of time. Each print is individually printed and coated onto a sheet of aluminum, resulting in vibrant colors, incredible detail, and a sleek, modern look. Add this iconic image of Dinorwig Quarry to your collection and relive the rich history of this remarkable place every day.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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1. Title: "A Fading Industrial Landscape: Dinorwig Slate Quarry, North Wales, on the Brink of Transformation" This evocative photograph captures the grandeur and rugged beauty of Dinorwig Slate Quarry, situated in the picturesque village of Llanberis, North Wales. The image presents a general view of the quarry, with its vast expanse of slate-covered hillsides, interspersed with the intricate network of quarries and workings that have shaped the landscape for centuries. The quarry, also known as Dinorwic Quarry, has been a symbol of Welsh industrial heritage and class, employing generations of workers in the arduous task of extracting the prized blue-grey slate that has adorned roofs and buildings across the world. However, the tranquil scene depicted in this photograph is about to be forever altered. The construction of a new dam, a testament to human ingenuity and progress, looms on the horizon. The dam, which was eventually built, would submerge parts of the quarry and displace the workers, marking the end of an era in the rich history of Dinorwig's slate industry. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the cyclical nature of human progress and the impact it has on the environment and communities. It invites us to reflect on the history of the quarry and the lives of the workers who toiled in its depths, as well as the changes that the 20th century brought to the industrial landscape of North Wales. This photograph, with its intricate details and evocative atmosphere, is a testament to the power of visual storytelling and the enduring allure of the Welsh countryside. It offers a glimpse into the past, while also highlighting the resilience and adaptability of the people and industries that have shaped the region's history.
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