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Cutting the slate, Llechwedd quarry, January 1955

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This photograph, taken by Geoff Charles, was part of a special feature published in 'Y Cymro', on 28 January 1955. The Llechwedd quarry at Blaenau Ffestiniog was the second largest quarry in the world, with over 25 miles of tunnels at a depth of up to 900 feet below ground. Slates were exported to five continents.

Owner:
The National Library of Wales
Creator:
Charles, Geoff
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Reproduced by permission of The National Library of Wales
Copyright Details:
The National Library of Wales 2001
Publisher Ref:
GTJ11678
Item uploaded:
28/7/2009
Date originally created:
28/1/1955
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