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"Unveiling the Beauty of Slate: From Art Installations to Historic Landmarks" Nestled within the picturesque sheep fold at Tilberthwaite in the Lake District UK

Background imageSlate Collection: Foundry, Dinorwig Slate Quarry, North Wales

Foundry, Dinorwig Slate Quarry, North Wales
General view of the foundry at Dinorwig (or Dinorwic) Slate Quarry, near Llanberis, North Wales, with two men at work

Background imageSlate Collection: An Andy Goldsworthy art instalation in a sheep fold at Tilberthwaite in the Lake District UK

An Andy Goldsworthy art instalation in a sheep fold at Tilberthwaite in the Lake District UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageSlate Collection: Buddon Wood, Mountsorrel, Swithland, Leicestershire

Buddon Wood, Mountsorrel, Swithland, Leicestershire
Sketch of the granite (or syenite) district viewed from Swithland Old Slate Quarry, including Buddon Wood, Mountsorrel, Kinchley Hill and Brazil Wood, Leicestershire

Background imageSlate Collection: Traditional slate walled cottages at Seatoller, Borrowdale, Lake District National Park

Traditional slate walled cottages at Seatoller, Borrowdale, Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSlate Collection: Man at work, Dinorwig Slate Quarry, North Wales

Man at work, Dinorwig Slate Quarry, North Wales
A man at work, 150 feet up on the main face of Dinorwig (or Dinorwic) Slate Quarry, near Llanberis, North Wales

Background imageSlate Collection: Splitting Slates

Splitting Slates
A workman uses a hammer and chisel to split slates in the biggest slate quarry in the world at Blaenau Ffestiniog, Merionethshire, Wales

Background imageSlate Collection: A View of Armadale Castle, by William Daniell

A View of Armadale Castle, by William Daniell
A View of Armadale Castle, Island of Sky[e], from the Sound of Slate, by William Daniell RA (1769-1837). (1 of 2) Date: 1817

Background imageSlate Collection: General view of Dinorwig Slate Quarry, North Wales

General view of Dinorwig Slate Quarry, North Wales
A general view of Dinorwig (or Dinorwic) Slate Quarry, near Llanberis, North Wales, soon to be changed for ever with the construction of a new dam

Background imageSlate Collection: Penrhyn quarry, the largest slate quarry in Wales, Bethesda, Snowdonia

Penrhyn quarry, the largest slate quarry in Wales, Bethesda, Snowdonia, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSlate Collection: Mali, Timbuktu

Mali, Timbuktu. An Islamic teacher corrects a childs homework on a wooden slate in Timbuktu. Since ancient times, Timbuktu has been a place of Islamic learning

Background imageSlate Collection: Sundial on plate of slate inscribed Noiseless falls the foot of time that only treads on flowers

Sundial on plate of slate inscribed Noiseless falls the foot of time that only treads on flowers 1905, Little Hall, Lavenham, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSlate Collection: Trulli houses in Alberobello, Italy

Trulli houses in Alberobello, Italy. Very distinctive white cylindrical buildings with grey slate roofs. circa 1960s

Background imageSlate Collection: champagne bottles in Storrs Hall Hotel wine cellar in Windermere UK

champagne bottles in Storrs Hall Hotel wine cellar in Windermere UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageSlate Collection: The Chapel, Lancing College

The Chapel, Lancing College
Particularly fine example of Gothic Revival style. IoE 297259

Background imageSlate Collection: St Michaels Chapel

St Michaels Chapel
Colourful image of the disused Anglican chapel, Torquay. IoE 390544

Background imageSlate Collection: The Cove House Inn

The Cove House Inn
Early C19 public house on the seafront at Chiswell, Portland. IoE 381918

Background imageSlate Collection: Geological map of the European Alps, lithograph, published in 1897

Geological map of the European Alps, lithograph, published in 1897
Geological map of the European Alps. Lithograph, published in 1897

Background imageSlate Collection: Lesson Time by Muriel Dawson

Lesson Time by Muriel Dawson
A sweet child in an embroidered smock dress studiously writes upon a slate

Background imageSlate Collection: Nelsons signal at Trafalgar in 1805, from The Boys Own Paper

Nelsons signal at Trafalgar in 1805, from The Boys Own Paper
XND76005 Nelsons signal at Trafalgar in 1805, from The Boys Own Paper to commemorate HMS Victory moored at Portsmouth, 1885 (litho) by May, Walter William (1831-96); Private Collection; English

Background imageSlate Collection: Belnahua Island, Argyll and Bute, 2006

Belnahua Island, Argyll and Bute, 2006
Belnahua, Argyll and Bute, Scotland

Background imageSlate Collection: Intricately tiled roof of a traditional Okinawan house on display at Ryukyu Mura

Intricately tiled roof of a traditional Okinawan house on display at Ryukyu Mura - a theme park dedicated to celebrating ancient Okinawan culture

Background imageSlate Collection: Penrhyn Slate Quarries

Penrhyn Slate Quarries
View of the Penrhyn slate quarries at Bethesda, Gwynnedd. Date: early 20th century

Background imageSlate Collection: Apprentice splitting slate, Delabole Quarry, Cornwall

Apprentice splitting slate, Delabole Quarry, Cornwall
An apprentice splitting a slate at the Delabole Quarry in North Cornwall. Slate has been mined in the area since the middle ages

Background imageSlate Collection: Swithland, Leicestershire, with granite and slate quarries

Swithland, Leicestershire, with granite and slate quarries
Sketch of the Swithland area of Leicestershire, with granite at the top of Kinchley Hill, a small quarry to the right, Buddon Wood (granite) to the right, and Charnwood Forest (slate) to the left

Background imageSlate Collection: Kinchley Hill and Brazil Wood, Swithland, Leicestershire

Kinchley Hill and Brazil Wood, Swithland, Leicestershire
Sketch of granite rocks at Kinchley Hill and Brazil Wood, Swithland, Leicestershire, by Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell. 1859

Background imageSlate Collection: Boy with Slate Kept In

Boy with Slate Kept In
A little boy has to stay in to work out a sum on his slate

Background imageSlate Collection: Mel Roy on the stage mid-nite, spook party talking skulls, s

Mel Roy on the stage mid-nite, spook party talking skulls, spirit slate writing, spirit table raising, ghosts from the dead. Date ca. 1935

Background imageSlate Collection: A man mountain biking, in Rydal Cave, Lake district, UK

A man mountain biking, in Rydal Cave, Lake district, UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageSlate Collection: Rocks, Carbon

Rocks, Carbon
Various types of carbon including crystallised diamond, graphite, slate coal and peat

Background imageSlate Collection: Poem by Ise, from the series One Hundred Poems Explained by the Nurse (Hyakunin isshu

Poem by Ise, from the series One Hundred Poems Explained by the Nurse (Hyakunin isshu uba ga etoki), ca. 1835

Background imageSlate Collection: St Constantine Chapel, St Merryn, Cornwall. Undated, probably early 1900s

St Constantine Chapel, St Merryn, Cornwall. Undated, probably early 1900s
A view of the ruins of the shale and slate stone medieval Constantine Chapel showing the entrance arch. It is Grade II listed

Background imageSlate Collection: St Constantine chapel remains, St Merryn, Cornwall. 1906

St Constantine chapel remains, St Merryn, Cornwall. 1906
A view of the ruins of the shale and slate stone medieval St Constantine chapel with two men standing to the side. The chapel is Grade II listed

Background imageSlate Collection: House near Porthtowan, Cornwall. Probably early 20th century

House near Porthtowan, Cornwall. Probably early 20th century
A view of a large house near Porthtowan. The registration number of the car on the drive is AF 5188. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Background imageSlate Collection: Broughton Moor Slate Quarry 28871_006

Broughton Moor Slate Quarry 28871_006
Broughton Moor Slate Quarry, Cumbria, 2016. SD2594

Background imageSlate Collection: Delabole Slate Quarry in Cornwall, is one of the largest Quarries in England

Delabole Slate Quarry in Cornwall, is one of the largest Quarries in England. Floors and roofing are the main things for which the skate is used. The quarry goes down to a depth of 500 feet

Background imageSlate Collection: Killaloe Slate Quarry at Portroe, Nenagh, Ireland. 27th June 1929

Killaloe Slate Quarry at Portroe, Nenagh, Ireland. 27th June 1929

Background imageSlate Collection: Blaenau Ffestiniog is a historic mining town in the historic county of Merionethshire

Blaenau Ffestiniog is a historic mining town in the historic county of Merionethshire, Wales, 13th May 1968

Background imageSlate Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20105686

EyeUbiquitous_20105686
Architecture, Alternative Energy, Electricity, Solar photovoltaic roof tiles or slates on new houses by Linden Homes in Graylingwell Park

Background imageSlate Collection: The Old Post Office - Tintagel, Cornwall

The Old Post Office - Tintagel, Cornwall
The Old Post Office, viewed from the north-east. The Old Post Office is thought to date from the 14th or 15th century. Originally a manor house or stewards house

Background imageSlate Collection: Dolbadarn Castle during summer, Gwynedd, Snowdonia National Park, Wales, United Kingdom

Dolbadarn Castle during summer, Gwynedd, Snowdonia National Park, Wales, United Kingdom

Background imageSlate Collection: Aerial view of Dolbadarn Castle and Llyn Peris during summer, Gwynedd, Snowdonia National Park

Aerial view of Dolbadarn Castle and Llyn Peris during summer, Gwynedd, Snowdonia National Park, Wales, United Kingdom

Background imageSlate Collection: Slate quarry 28692_009

Slate quarry 28692_009
Hodge Close Quarry, Cumbria, 2015. NY3102

Background imageSlate Collection: Slate quarry 28692_012

Slate quarry 28692_012
Hodge Close Quarry, Cumbria, 2015. NY3102

Background imageSlate Collection: Europe, Switzerland, Ticino, Val Bavona a picturesque Village in Sabbione

Europe, Switzerland, Ticino, Val Bavona a picturesque Village in Sabbione

Background imageSlate Collection: France, Correze, Limousin, Collonges-la-Rouge, Castel de Vassinhac and Church of St

France, Correze, Limousin, Collonges-la-Rouge, Castel de Vassinhac and Church of St. Pierre in the medieval village of Collonges-la-Rouge

Background imageSlate Collection: Reading lesson in a Pennsylvania classroom, 1700s

Reading lesson in a Pennsylvania classroom, 1700s
School reading lesson in colonial Pennsylvania. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Howard Pyle illustration

Background imageSlate Collection: The School Room (colour litho)

The School Room (colour litho)
8633251 The School Room (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The School Room)

Background imageSlate Collection: 8626898

8626898

Background imageSlate Collection: Monday Morning, 1850

Monday Morning, 1850
3478122 Monday Morning, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration titled Monday Morning depicting father going to work with food and other goods tied in a scarf, while three older children leave for school)

Background imageSlate Collection: The School Room (colour litho)

The School Room (colour litho)
8633173 The School Room (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The School Room)

Background imageSlate Collection: I'm the saftest o th family (colour litho)

I'm the saftest o th family (colour litho)
8656259 I'm the saftest o th family (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I'm the saftest o th family)

Background imageSlate Collection: Shell, Shirt, Shoot, Shore, Sieve, Skate, Skull, Slate, Slate, Sleep, Sloop, Sloth (engraving)

Shell, Shirt, Shoot, Shore, Sieve, Skate, Skull, Slate, Slate, Sleep, Sloop, Sloth (engraving)
8651538 Shell, Shirt, Shoot, Shore, Sieve, Skate, Skull, Slate, Slate, Sleep, Sloop, Sloth (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shell, Shirt, Shoot)

Background imageSlate Collection: An engraving depicting a slate quarry in North Wales, 19th century

An engraving depicting a slate quarry in North Wales, 19th century
5310738 An engraving depicting a slate quarry in North Wales, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1815); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageSlate Collection: Life at sea, description of leisure moments on board boats, under the supervision of a naval

Life at sea, description of leisure moments on board boats, under the supervision of a naval officer: sailors shave
MMM5460188 Life at sea, description of leisure moments on board boats, under the supervision of a naval officer: sailors shave, draw, read (or study), play music (flute)

Background imageSlate Collection: Engraving depicting a child learning to use a writing slate, 19th century

Engraving depicting a child learning to use a writing slate, 19th century
5308795 Engraving depicting a child learning to use a writing slate, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a child learning to use a writing slate)

Background imageSlate Collection: Quarrelsome Kate, who broke her slate (colour litho)

Quarrelsome Kate, who broke her slate (colour litho)
8642504 Quarrelsome Kate, who broke her slate (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quarrelsome Kate, who broke her slate)

Background imageSlate Collection: An engraving depicting a slate quarry in North Wales. Three explosive charges were detonated

An engraving depicting a slate quarry in North Wales. Three explosive charges were detonated
5310732 An engraving depicting a slate quarry in North Wales. Three explosive charges were detonated. Illustrated by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd (1792-1864) a topographical watercolour artist

Background imageSlate Collection: Main street, Centengaval Barra (b/w photo)

Main street, Centengaval Barra (b/w photo)
8652394 Main street, Centengaval Barra (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Main street, Centengaval Barra)

Background imageSlate Collection: A slate on the back door is very useful for the servantless house (b/w photo)

A slate on the back door is very useful for the servantless house (b/w photo)
8658834 A slate on the back door is very useful for the servantless house (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSlate Collection: A boy writing on a slate

A boy writing on a slate
3586206 A boy writing on a slate; (add.info.: illustration of a boy writing on a slate (English) circa 1880.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageSlate Collection: Skittles at Faggen's. Scene from Fredman's Epistle 55 by Bellman, 1868. Creator: Peter Eskilson

Skittles at Faggen's. Scene from Fredman's Epistle 55 by Bellman, 1868. Creator: Peter Eskilson
Skittles at Faggen's. Scene from Fredman's Epistle 55 by Bellman, 1868. "Fredmans epistlar" (English: Fredman's Epistles)

Background imageSlate Collection: Interior with man reading at a table, 1790-1852. Creator: Pieter Christoffel Wonder

Interior with man reading at a table, 1790-1852. Creator: Pieter Christoffel Wonder
Interior with man reading at a table, 1790-1852. On the right a woman comes from a cellar hatch with a cup

Background imageSlate Collection: Death of St Cecilia, c.1600. Creator: Anon

Death of St Cecilia, c.1600. Creator: Anon
Death of St Cecilia, c.1600. Copy after Hieronymus Wierix

Background imageSlate Collection: Floating

Floating
Thoth Adan

Background imageSlate Collection: MONUMENT VALLEY Vintage West Mitten Butte and Tree

MONUMENT VALLEY Vintage West Mitten Butte and Tree
Melanie Viola

Background imageSlate Collection: 'Grandfather's Portrait' by W. H. Knight in the Winter Exhibition at the French Gallery, 1862

"Grandfather's Portrait" by W. H. Knight in the Winter Exhibition at the French Gallery, 1862. Engraving of a painting

Background imageSlate Collection: The painting room of the Villa Trossi Uberti Art School in Livorno

The painting room of the Villa Trossi Uberti Art School in Livorno Livorno. Date of Photograph:1962

Background imageSlate Collection: A classroom of the elementary school

A classroom of the elementary school
3569309 A classroom of the elementary school by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Italy 1955 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageSlate Collection: A classroom of the elementary school

A classroom of the elementary school Italy. Date of Photograph:1955 ca

Background imageSlate Collection: Russian boy does mathematic exercises at the blackboard

Russian boy does mathematic exercises at the blackboard Russia. Date of Photograph:1981

Background imageSlate Collection: Teacher in a medical school and her female students. Territory of Krasnojarsk

Teacher in a medical school and her female students. Territory of Krasnojarsk Russia. Date of Photograph:1980 ca

Background imageSlate Collection: Russian girl students involved in sol-fa (solfeggio) exercises

Russian girl students involved in sol-fa (solfeggio) exercises Russia. Date of Photograph:1981

Background imageSlate Collection: Portrait of a female class, sitting on the desks of the classroom

Portrait of a female class, sitting on the desks of the classroom. Italy. Date of Photograph:15 /05/1943

Background imageSlate Collection: Elementary schools Giovanni Berta, Lecco: a classroom with some teaching aids; on the blackboard

Elementary schools Giovanni Berta, Lecco: a classroom with some teaching aids; on the blackboard the words "Duce we will bring the Fascist School on the Plan of the Empire" Lecco

Background imageSlate Collection: Real Sales Technical Institute 'Gian Rinaldo Carli', Trieste: typing classroom

Real Sales Technical Institute "Gian Rinaldo Carli", Trieste: typing classroom Trieste. Date of Photograph:1930-1940

Background imageSlate Collection: School class of Merceology at the Technical Institute of Bolzano

School class of Merceology at the Technical Institute of Bolzano Bolzano. Date of Photograph:1930-1940

Background imageSlate Collection: The Science Classroom of the Royal School of Professional Magistracy for the Woman 'Pietro

The Science Classroom of the Royal School of Professional Magistracy for the Woman "Pietro Scalcerle", Padua Padua. Date of Photograph:1930-1940

Background imageSlate Collection: A classroom in the elementary school E. Tonoli in via Baggio, Milan

A classroom in the elementary school E. Tonoli in via Baggio, Milan Milan via Baggio. Date of Photograph:1940-1945

Background imageSlate Collection: Classroom in Sezano, Verona

Classroom in Sezano, Verona Verona Sezano. Date of Photograph:1930-1940

Background imageSlate Collection: A teacher with elementary children during a lesson

A teacher with elementary children during a lesson Italy. Date of Photograph:1930-1940

Background imageSlate Collection: University lesson on blood circulation

University lesson on blood circulation Italy. Date of Photograph:1945 - 1950 ca

Background imageSlate Collection: Anatomy lesson at the Turin High School

Anatomy lesson at the Turin High School Turin Scuola Normale Superiore Magistrale. Date of Photograph:1900-1910 ca

Background imageSlate Collection: Physics classroom at the Scuola Normale Superiore magistrale di Ginnastica, Turin

Physics classroom at the Scuola Normale Superiore magistrale di Ginnastica, Turin Turin Scuola Normale Superiore di Ginnastica. Date of Photograph:1900-1910 ca

Background imageSlate Collection: Group portrait of the participants of a finishing course for master stonemasons in S

Group portrait of the participants of a finishing course for master stonemasons in S. Croce, near Trieste Trieste. Date of Photograph:1910 - 1911



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"Unveiling the Beauty of Slate: From Art Installations to Historic Landmarks" Nestled within the picturesque sheep fold at Tilberthwaite in the Lake District UK, an Andy Goldsworthy art installation showcases the mesmerizing allure of slate. Buddon Wood and Mountsorrel in Swithland, Leicestershire, boast a rich heritage craftsmanship that has shaped their landscapes for centuries. Journey through time as you explore traditional slate-walled cottages at Seatoller in Borrowdale, Lake District National Park - a testament to the enduring charm of this versatile material. Witnessing a man diligently working amidst the rugged beauty of Dinorwig Slate Quarry in North Wales is a humbling reminder of human resilience and dedication. The Penrhyn quarry stands tall as Wales' largest slate quarry, located in Bethesda within Snowdonia - its vastness echoes both nature's grandeur and mankind's ingenuity. Captivating viewers with his brushstrokes on canvas, William Daniell immortalizes Armadale Castle against a backdrop adorned with slate walls - an artistic tribute to its timeless elegance. Gazing upon Dinorwig Slate Quarry from afar reveals an awe-inspiring panorama where nature meets industry, creating a harmonious blend between man-made structures and untouched surroundings. A delicate sundial delicately etched onto a plate adorns Little Hall in Lavenham, Suffolk; it silently reminds us that time passes gently when we tread lightly upon life's path. Splitting slates becomes an art form itself as skilled craftsmen shape these natural stones into pieces that will adorn homes and buildings for generations to come. Trulli houses rise like enchanting fairytale dwellings amidst Alberobello's landscape in Italy - their roofs crafted from rustic slates tell tales steeped in history and tradition.

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