David Gwyn
Welsh Slate: Archaeology and History of an Industry
- ISBN 13:
- 9781871184518
- author:
- David Gwyn
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Royal Commission on the Ancient & Historical Monuments of Wales
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 292
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 2.8 x 28.6 cm
- Genre:
- Science & Nature, Earth Sciences & Geography, Geology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Slates from quarries in Wales once supplied roofing to buildings around the world. By the late nineteenth century, Welsh slates accounted for as much as one-third of all roofing slates produced globally, competing with quarries in France and the United States. This book explores the history of the industry. The industry's success was a significant factor in its decline. As demand for Welsh slates grew, so did the environmental impact of quarrying. By the end of the nineteenth century, the industry had reached a turning point. This book provides an in-depth look at the development and eventual decline of the Welsh slate industry, tracing its history from the late 19th century to the present day.
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