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Dinorwig Power Station, photograph
Humphreys, Owen William
(photographer)
Photograph showing Dinorwig Power Station being built. Dinorwig Power Station was built on the site of the former Dinorwig slate quarry, and the photograph shows how the quarry landscape changed to become a hydro electric power station. The photograph show Llyn Peris having been drained. During the construction of the power station Llyn Peris was drained, deepened and re-profiled. Also the lower levels of the quarry and the tips were altered. The photograph was taken on the 26 April 1980. Dolbadarn castle can be seen in the background.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
2022.3/18
Historical Associations
Associated Person/Body: Humphreys, Owen William
Association Type:
Place: Dinorwic Power Station
Creation/Production
Acquisition
donation, 22/2/2022
Measurements
Length
(mm): 89
Width
(mm): 130
Material
Paper
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