Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Penrhyn Quarry, photograph

unknown (Photographer)

Black and white photograph showing 31 quarrymen and 1 official who worked in Shed Ffridd, Penrhyn Quarry. First from left, sitting, William Emrys Pritchard, Mynydd Llandegai (Ty Capel Amana, Arafon, and Pen Rhiw). Third from right in the front row (sat on bench) is William Griffith Jones (1906 - 1983) of Waen Pentir, Rhiwlas. Fourth from right in the front row (sat on bench) is Richard 'Dic' Hughes (1905 - 1996) of Waen Pentir, Rhiwlas. Back row, fourth from left, John Henry 'John Hendri' Williams (1901 - 1975). Photograph taken on 05/08/1926. Paper mounted on card.

Collection Area

Industry

Item Number

2007.18/3

Historical Associations

Association Type: Slate quarries
Place: Penrhyn slate quarry

Creation/Production

Role: Photographer
Period: 15/08/1926

Acquisition

donation, 7/3/2007

Measurements

mount (mm): 234
mount (mm): 304
mount (mm): 167
mount (mm): 217

Techniques

Black and white (monochrome photograph)
Photograph

Material

Paper
Card
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