Nantlle Collection

View of Nantlle, Caernarvonshire, 1855 (oil on canvas)
1217397 View of Nantlle, Caernarvonshire, 1855 (oil on canvas) by Hunt, Alfred William (1830-96); 26x36 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; English, out of copyright

Gwynedd LL54 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Gwynedd LL54 6

Dorothea Slate Quarry, Nantlle Valley, North Wales
View of the Dorothea Slate Quarry, Nantlle Valley, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales, with the engine house at the centre

Wales / Nantlle Valley
A rambler walking in the Nantlle Valley, Snowdonia, Wales. The valley closely follows the course of the Afon Llyfui. Date: 1930s

Blondin tower, Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, North Wales
View of a Blondin tower at Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, Nantlle Valley, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales. This is part of the high wire carriage system used to move the slate around

Blondin winder, Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, North Wales
A Blondin winder at work, at Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, Nantlle Valley, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales. The Blondin is a high wire carriage system used to move the slate up or across

Moving slate waste, Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, North Wales
A workman moving slate waste at Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, Nantlle Valley, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales

Sheep in graveyard, Talysarn, North Wales
A sheep in a graveyard, helping to keep the grass down, in the village of Talysarn, Nantlle Valley, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales

Workman with tram, Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, North Wales
A workman pushing a tram loaded with large slabs of slate, at the Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, Nantlle Valley, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales

Quarryman drilling, Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, North Wales
A quarryman drilling into the rock at Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, Nantlle Valley, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales

Lowering a tram, Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, North Wales
Lowering a tram full of slate onto the rails at Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, Nantlle Valley, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales. From here the slate will be transported to the dressing sheds

Municipal bench, Nantlle Valley, North Wales
Close-up view of a municipal bench with a decorative iron dragon support, in the Nantlle Valley, North Wales. A pile of slate waste indicates that the bench is not far from a closed-down slate quarry

Young quarryman, Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, North Wales
A young quarryman waiting for the dust to settle after the rock has been blasted, at Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, Nantlle Valley, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales

Two quarrymen, Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, North Wales
Two quarrymen, one young, one older, at Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, Nantlle Valley, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales

Chapel building, Penyrorsedd, North Wales
A large chapel building at Penyrorsedd in the Nantlle Valley, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales, with a ramshackle stone wall and what looks like an old iron bedstead in the foreground

End of shift, Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, North Wales
Scene at the end of a days shift at the Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, Nantlle Valley, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales. Quarrymen climb a 360 foot wooden ladder out of the slate pit

Blondin system, Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, North Wales
View of the Blondin high wire and truck at Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, Nantlle Valley, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales

Abandoned equipment near Penyrorsedd, North Wales
A steam Blondin winder, abandoned above Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, Nantlle Valley, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales. There is a pile of broken slate in front of it

Derelict slate workings, Nantlle Valley, North Wales
View through an open window of derelict slate workings in the Nantlle Valley, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales. When an industry dies, the area dies too, and only the pollution is left

Pneumatic drilling of blast hole, Nantlle Slate Quarry, Snowdonia, north Wales, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

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"Exploring the Beauty and Industry Valley, Wales" Step back in time to 1855 with this captivating oil painting titled "View of Nantlle, Caernarvonshire. " The artist skillfully captures the essence of this picturesque region in Gwynedd, LL54 6 Map. Nestled within the stunning Nantlle Valley, this area is renowned for its natural beauty and rich slate quarrying history. One notable landmark is the Blondin tower at Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry in North Wales. This towering structure served as a testament to human ingenuity and determination. Witness the industrious spirit that once thrived here through images like the Blondin winder and workman drilling at Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry. These scenes depict the tireless efforts of quarrymen who shaped this landscape with their labor. The movement of slate waste showcases both progress and challenges faced by workers during those times. As trams are lowered into place amidst rugged terrain, one can only imagine the strength required to maneuver these heavy loads. Amidst all this industry lies a surprising sight - sheep grazing peacefully in a graveyard at Talysarn village. A juxtaposition between life's tranquility and man's relentless pursuit for resources is evident here. As you explore these historical moments frozen in time, let your imagination wander through Nantlle Valley's breathtaking landscapes. From sweeping vistas captured on canvas to bustling quarries etched into history, there is much to discover about this remarkable corner of Wales.