Once-thriving village now completely abandoned and being swallowed up by nature
manchestereveningnews.co.ukIt was once the beating heart of an industry so pivotal that it was reputed to have "roofed the 19th century world". It's a region boasts a history so rich that it has moulded lives, communities, and even the very landscape itself, a legacy that is still visible today.
The north-west of Wales played host to some of the most active and influential slate quarries in the world, underpinned by an extensive bed of 500-million year old Cambrian slate.
However, as the quarrying sector waned, the local communities also felt the decline. Talysarn, which was once a thriving hub, had to be moved, with the original village now largely reclaimed by nature. Read more: US pop megastar spotted in Manchester in 'random' surprise visit Read more: Sisters and mum made devastating 999 call and text as horror details emerge of crossbow killings In this area, slate was mined using two main methods: open-air quarrying via the gallery method or through innovative underground excavation techniques in areas with deep slate deposits, reports WalesOnline.
A multitude of small quarries emerged, each one initiated by different landowners keen on capitalising on their holdings. Over time, these operations consolidated, leading to the formation of larger entities such as the Dorothea quarry.
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