Boom Times in Blaenau Ffestinog

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Archive of the slate industry in Blaenau Ffestiniog.

Archive footage of the slate industry in Blaenau Ffestiniog with an old quarryman recalling the boom times of the industry in the town.
From: The Real World Rural Poverty
First Broadcast : 18 July 2000

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 11-14,14-16

Subject : History, Geography

Topic : Industrial Wales and Britain, Modern Wales and Britain, Economic activity, Settlements

Keywords : Slate industry, Industrial heritage, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Traditional industry, Archive

Notes : Geography topics - Reinforces the idea that old industrial areas enjoyed a boom period with many more services; use as basis for discussion. Use own area as contrasting area or use in local studies in Blaenau Ffestiniog. History topic- Industrial Wales and Britain

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