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Poster 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
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the captivating "General view of Dinorwig Slate Quarry" print from our Media Storehouse collection. This breathtaking image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the rich industrial history of North Wales. The quarry, soon to be transformed by the construction of a new dam, showcases the vast expanse of Dinorwig Slate Quarry near Llanberis. Each print is meticulously produced, bringing the intricate details and vibrant colors of this iconic scene into your home or office space. Add a touch of history and character to your walls with this stunning, rights managed print from Media Storehouse.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 52.1cm x 42cm (20.5" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) 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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