Before the Llanberis slate quarry became popular as a rock climbing destination, it was one of the biggest quarries of its type in the county (reputed at one time to be the largest man-made hole in the world). I spent the day with a group of young students, looking at what it might have been like to work in the quarry when it was still in operation.
No need for helmets and harnesses back then - Health and Safety still yet to be invented. We had a good giggle comparing current practices with the old ways in the museum by Llanberis.
It turned into the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures reaching an astonishing 25 degrees in the afternoon, while we had a go at splitting slates with a chisel and lump hammer up in the main quarry.
The views over to Snowdon and Llanberis were at their best today. Summer feel indeed...
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