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Slate splitting knife
Slate splitting knife with wooden handle. Originally belonged to John 'Evan' Jones, of Bryn Aethwy, Llanberis. Born in 1888, he started at Dinorwig Quarries about the age of 12-14. Note, 'Evan' was inserted into his name by the quarry official as the new entrants were lined up in alphabetical order. He also used this knife at Glynrhonwy Quarries facing Dinorwic across Llyn Padarn.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
67.488 ?
Historical Associations
Association Type: Slate quarries
Place: Dinorwic slate quarries
Association Type: Slate quarries
Place: Glynrhonwy slate quarries
Acquisition
donation, 2/11/1967
Location
In store
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