Penrhyn Collection

Penrhyn quarry, the largest slate quarry in Wales, Bethesda, Snowdonia, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Penrhyn Slate Quarries
View of the Penrhyn slate quarries at Bethesda, Gwynnedd. Date: early 20th century

Europe, United Kingdom, Wales, Penrhyn Castle

Penrhyn Slate Quarry near Bethesda Victorian period

Penrhyn slate quarry, Victorian period

Penrhyn Slate Quarry Wales Victorian period

Bertrand Russell, 3rd Earl Russell (1872-1970), British philosopher and author -- a large book open at a page of architectural illustrations in the study of his home, Plas Penrhyn, Wales

Slate Quarries - Penrhyn, Wales
Slate Quarries - Penrhyn, Bethesda, North Wales near Bangor. Date: circa 1910s

Penrhyn Slate Quarries, near Bethesda, North Wales (engraving)
3100195 Penrhyn Slate Quarries, near Bethesda, North Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Penrhyn Slate Quarries, near Bethesda, North Wales)

Public arms: Malmesbury; Newry; Penrhyn; Bridgwater; Wokingham (engraving)
6008973 Public arms: Malmesbury; Newry; Penrhyn; Bridgwater; Wokingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Anglesey LL67 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Anglesey LL67 0

Gwynedd LL48 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Gwynedd LL48 6

Wrexham LL13 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wrexham LL13 0

Flintshire CH8 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Flintshire CH8 7

Penrhyn Castle 1879
Penrhyn Castle Date: 1879

Happy Valley, Llandudno, Caernarvonshire
Happy Valley, Llandudno, near Penrhyn Bay, Caernarvonshire, Wales. Date: 1907

Arthur Stanley, Dean
Monsignor THOMAS JOHN CAPEL Irish-American Catholic churchman. Date: 1836 - 1911

Edward Baron Penrhyn
EDWARD GORDON DOUGLAS-PENNANT, first baron PENRHYN owner of slate quarries in Wales Date: 1800 - 1886

POSTER: WOMEN, 1902. Two women. Poster by Penrhyn Stanlaws, 1902

POSTER: SUMMER, 1907. Summer. Poster by Penrhyn Stanlaws, 1907

POSTER: SPRING, 1907. Spring. Poster by Penrhyn Stanlaws, 1907

POSTER: WINTER, 1907. Winter. Poster by Penrhyn Stanlaws, 1907

POSTER: AUTUMN, 1907. Autumn. Poster by Penrhyn Stanlaws, 1907

ARTIST AND MODEL, c1905. American actress Beatrice Swanson in the studio of painter and illustrator Penrhyn Stanlaws

YOUNG SOCIETY WOMAN, 1899. An American society girl. Drawing by Penrhyn Stanlaws, 1899

Penrhyn Castle, Bangor, Wales. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Penrhyn Flood 1945
Sea damage at Penrhyn Bay, Caernarvonshire, Wales, along part of the tramway from Colwyn Bay and Llandudno. Date: October 1945

Steam engine for the Hon Lord Penrhyn, Jamaica
Plan of a steam engine for the Ho Lord Penryn, Jamaica Date: 1796

Steam engine for the Hon Lord Penrhyn, Jamaica

Penrhyn Slate Quarry - Wales

Penrhyn tomb, Llandegai Church, North Wales
Detail of the Penrhyn tomb in Llandegai (or Llandygai) Church, near Bangor, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales. The tomb was sculpted by Richard Westmacott for the first Lord

Cherubs on Penrhyn tomb, Llandegai Church, North Wales
A detail of cherubs splitting slate on the bas relief of the Penrhyn tomb in Llandegai (or Llandygai) Church, near Bangor, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales

Penrhyn Castle / Wales
The view across the fields toward this fortified manor house, which was expanded and transformed in the form of a Norman Castle by Thomas Hopper in the mid 19th century

Penrhyn Quarries - 1
The slate quarries at Penrhyn, Bethesda, Anglesey, Wales. (1 of 3)

Penrhyn Quarries - 3
The slate quarries at Penrhyn, Bethesda, Anglesey, Wales. (3 of 3)

Penrhyn Quarries - 2
The slate quarries at Penrhyn, Bethesda, Anglesey, Wales. (2 of 3)

Penrhyn Castle, Snowdonia, Gwynedd, north Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Ap Stanley / Vfair 1872
ARTHUR PENRHYN STANLEY Dean of Westminster

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"Discover the Majestic Penrhyn: Wales' Largest Slate Quarry in Bethesda, Snowdonia" Step back in time to the Victorian period and witness the grandeur Slate Quarry near Bethesda. This historic landmark played a significant role in shaping Wales' industrial heritage as it operated as the largest slate quarry in the country. Its vast size and impressive architecture are a testament to its importance during this era. Not only was Penrhyn Slate Quarry renowned for its production, but it also attracted notable figures like Bertrand Russell, 3rd Earl Russell. In his study at Plas Penrhyn, Wales, he immersed himself in knowledge with an open book filled with architectural illustrations from across Europe. The late 1960s witnessed this intellectual's fascination with history and design. As you explore this magnificent site nestled within Snowdonia National Park, you'll be captivated by its sheer beauty and scale. From towering cliffs to deep quarries that stretch as far as the eye can see, Penrhyn leaves visitors awe-inspired by nature's wonders combined with human craftsmanship. Beyond its historical significance lies another gem - Penrhyn Castle. Located nearby amidst lush landscapes, this enchanting castle stands proudly as a symbol of wealth and power associated with slate mining during the Victorian period. Embark on a journey through time at Penrhyn Slate Quarry near Bethesda; let yourself be transported to an era where industry thrived against breathtaking Welsh scenery.