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Oakeley slate quarry, photograph
unknown
(Photographer)
The quarrying of large slabs of slate involves channelling across the chamber by means of numerous parallel bore holes and then cutting a free side. This takes advantage of joints and cleavage planes to dislodge blocks of convenient size.
Candles are used for illumination.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
52.465/33
Historical Associations
Association Type: Slate company
Date: 1949
Place: Oakeley slate quarries
Creation/Production
Acquisition
donation
Measurements
Length
(mm): 305
Width
(mm): 253
Techniques
Black and white (monochrome photograph)
Photograph
Material
Paper
Location
In store
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