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Penrhyn Quarry, film negative

unknown

Two members of Bargain gang removing slate blocks from quarry face using ebrill (long bars weighted and sharpened at one end) at Penrhyn Quarry. Note the safety rope and method of roping.

Collection Area

Industry

Item Number

2018.197/109.2

Creation/Production

unknown
Date: 20th century, early

Acquisition

Old stock, 23/11/2018

Measurements

Length (mm): 62
Width (mm): 65

Techniques

film negative (black & white)
film negative
negative

Material

film (photographic)

Location

In store

Categories

slate Gwynedd (county name) 20th century, early
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