Effects of Industry on Welsh Culture in 1968

1968 report showing the slate industry in Blaenau Ffestiniog with slate quarrymen at work at Oakley Quarry - cutting the slate, loading slate and having a break in the 'caban'. Looks too at use of the Welsh language in the town.

06 April 2011

2 minutes

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Check-Up—The Welsh Way of Life

Wales Collection—BBC Wales
Highlights of favourite BBC Wales programmes reflecting the story of Wales and its people.

Slate Quarrying Archive from Blaenau Ffestiniog
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Duration: 02:05
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Duration: 02:05
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