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The Slate Industry

<p>The spectacular rise of the slate industry in north-west Wales began in the late 18th century, though it reached its greatest scale in the late 19th century.</p>

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J. H. Williams unloads a wagon of slate,...

J. H. Williams unloads a wagon of slate,...
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A quarryman breaking a slab of slate, Llechwedd...

A quarryman breaking a slab of slate, Llechwedd...
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Quarrymen at Aberllefenni Slate Quarry, 18...

Quarrymen at Aberllefenni Slate Quarry, 18...
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ABERLLEFENNI SLATE QUARRY

ABERLLEFENNI SLATE QUARRY
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PENARTH SLATE QUARRY, CORWEN

PENARTH SLATE QUARRY, CORWEN
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CROESOR SLATE QUARRY

CROESOR SLATE QUARRY
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LLECHWEDD SLATE QUARRIES

LLECHWEDD SLATE QUARRIES
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ABERLLEFENNI SLATE QUARRY

ABERLLEFENNI SLATE QUARRY
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WELSH SLATE MUSEUM, LLANBERIS

WELSH SLATE MUSEUM, LLANBERIS
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CLOGAU QUARRY (SLATE)

CLOGAU QUARRY (SLATE)
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old black and white film showing two men...
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A view of the Penrhyn quarry from Braich Melyn...

A view of the Penrhyn quarry from Braich Melyn...
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Quarrymen splitting a large block of slate in...

Quarrymen splitting a large block of slate in...
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The Penrhyn Slate Quarries

The Penrhyn Slate Quarries
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Splitting mallet

Splitting mallet
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Slate Trimming knife

Slate Trimming knife

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Cae'r gors, Rhosgadfan

Cae'r gors, Rhosgadfan
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Bobby Jones – Memories in Merthyr

Bobby Jones – Memories in Merthyr
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'Save Tryweryn' Rally organised by...

'Save Tryweryn' Rally organised by...
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'Save Tryweryn' Rally organised by...

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'Save Tryweryn' Rally organised by...

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'Save Tryweryn' Rally organised by...

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A family leaving Capel Celyn (Cwm Tryweryn) for...

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The Library, Cardiff Castle, 1891

The Library, Cardiff Castle, 1891
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Amy Dillwyn

Amy Dillwyn
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PORT TALBOT STEEL WORKS

PORT TALBOT STEEL WORKS
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PORT TALBOT STEEL WORKS

PORT TALBOT STEEL WORKS
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Bara Brith Recipe

Bara Brith Recipe
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Cold Tea Loaf Recipe

Cold Tea Loaf Recipe
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Toffee Madryn Recipe

Toffee Madryn Recipe
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Scones Recipe

Scones Recipe
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Spotted Dick Recipe

Spotted Dick Recipe
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Victoria Sponge Recipe

Victoria Sponge Recipe
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'Teisen Gri' Recipe

'Teisen Gri' Recipe
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Coconut Cakes Recipe

Coconut Cakes Recipe

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'Pav' Recipe

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Recipes: Shot Bosel, Shot Faidd, White Broth...

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Christmas Pudding Recipe

Christmas Pudding Recipe
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Mince Pies Recipe

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Melting Moments Recipe

Melting Moments Recipe
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Lemon Tart Recipe

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Lemon Cheese Cake Recipe

Lemon Cheese Cake Recipe
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Kiwi Pavlova Recipe

Kiwi Pavlova Recipe
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Ginger Biscuits Recipe

Ginger Biscuits Recipe
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Date & Walnut Recipe

Date & Walnut Recipe
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Egg Pudding Recipe

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Lemon Cake Recipe

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Bread Pudding Recipe

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Bara Brith Recipe

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Bara Brith Recipe

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View from Tommen Y Bala

View from Tommen Y Bala
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Capel Tegid, Y Bala

Capel Tegid, Y Bala
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Athrofa y Bala

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