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Poster 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
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover the unique charm of Blaenau Ffestiniog with our stunning Mining: Industry poster print from Memory Lane Prints. This captivating image, titled "Britain's Ugliest Beauty Spot," showcases the raw beauty and industrial might of this Welsh slate mining village. Towering slag heaps dominate the landscape, adding an intriguing contrast to the quaint rooftops below. Bring the history and character of Blaenau Ffestiniog into your home or office with this eye-catching and conversation-starting poster print from the Media Storehouse range.
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 43cm (16.5" x 16.9")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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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