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Slate splitting knife
Slate splitting knife with wooden handle, originally belonged to John Evan Jones, of Bryn Aethwy, Llanberis, Born 1888, started at Dinorwig Quarries about the age of 12-14. Evan inserted into his name by the quarry official as the new entrants were lined up in alphabetical orde. He also used this knife at Glynrhonwy Quarries facing Dinorwic across Llyn Padarn
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