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Slate fence in Cwmorthin Near Blaenau
 

EXPLORING THE SLATE INDUSTRY IN NORTH WALES

Stretching back as far as the Roman times, slate mining has been a core part of the region for so many years. Its hey day saw a workforce of 17000 working the quarries and mines and the biggest mine in the world was located here in Blaenau Ffestiniog. Along with great anecdotes of The National Gallery in London re-locating all of its 2000 works of art to the mines during WW11 for protection, the history of these places is fascintaing. If exploring the slate industry in North Wales is something of interest, then you’ll want to visit these places: THE NATIONAL SLATE MUSEUM | LLANBERIS The most notible place to visit when it comes to the slate industry. Set in the original quarry workshops, the museum re-creates the slate industry showing how the community lived and worked; ‘…it is as though the quarrymen and engineers put down their tools and left the courtyard for home just…

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10% DISCOUNT AT INIGO JONES
 

10% DISCOUNT AT INIGO JONES

Inigo Jones are offering Dioni customers the following discounts of over July and August 2017: 2 for 1 on the tours 10% Discount in the gift shop for any purchases over £10 Please take a copy of your Dioni booking confirmation to claim your discount.

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