Slate Cutting

In order to see this content you need to have both Javascript enabled and Flash installed. Visit BBC Webwise for full instructions

Contemporary ways of slate cutting and trimming at a slate quarry in Bethesda.

Illustration of economic developments in a traditional primary industry - the slate industry from north Wales. Footage from 1997 without commentary showing the slate quarry at Penrhyn, Bethesda and contemporary ways of slate cutting and trimming.
From: News Stockshots
First Broadcast : 28 January 1997

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 11-14,14-16

Subject : History, Geography

Topic : Industrial Wales and Britain, Economic activity

Keywords : Slate quarrying, Human geography, Slate cutting, Slate industry, Traditional industry, North Wales,

Notes : Geography topics - part of unit on Welsh industry; contrast with coal industry in South Wales. Illustration of a traditional North Wales industry. Local studies in Bethseda. History topic - Industrial Wales and Britain. No commentary so can use in English or Welsh medium class.

Search for more Learning clips...


Eclips Archive

eclips logo on screen

Need other subjects? More clips? Browse our archive Eclips site.

Recent Clips


BBC © 2014 The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read more.

This page is best viewed in an up-to-date web browser with style sheets (CSS) enabled. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will not be able to get the full visual experience. Please consider upgrading your browser software or enabling style sheets (CSS) if you are able to do so.