Cameron, Alastair

Slate Mining in the Lake District: An Illustrated History

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ISBN 13:: 9781445651309
author:: Cameron, Alastair
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Amberley Publishing
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2016
Pages:: 96
Dimensions:: 16.6 x 0.8 x 23.5 cm
Genre:: Business, Finance & Law,
Condition:: New
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Slate Mining in the Lake District: An Illustrated History explores the history of the slate industry in the Lake District, a region where the remnants of this historic industry remain as much a part of the landscape as the stone walls and heathered moorlands. The industry's origins date back to the Norman Conquest, with the Normans familiar with slate from earlier sites in the Ardennes and Loire valley. By the fifteenth century, the industry was well established throughout the district, with references to slate mining at Longsleddale by 1280. This book delves into the history of slate mining in the Lake District, using historic detail and photographs to bring the story to life. It also examines the present-day operations of the industry, highlighting its ongoing significance in the region's heritage. With its unique blend of history and industry, Slate Mining in the Lake District: An Illustrated History provides a fascinating insight into the region's industrial past.

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