Quarries Collection (#8)

Cowslip (Primula veris) flowering, growing in abandoned chalk quarry habitat, Monkton Nature Reserve, Isle of Thanet, Kent, England, april

Champagne production, 19th century artwork. Winemakers working in old chalk quarries converted into cellars for champagne storage and production in Reims, France

Rosia Montana gold mine in Romania
Rosia Montana, in the Metaliferi Mountains. An old gold workings, now proposed site of Europes largest opencast gold mine. Photographed in autumn in Romania

Old copper mine at Bisbee, south-east Arizona in the USA

Limestone Quarry at Bungonia, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

The ancient quarries of Cusa, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Kitchen and inmates, Portland Prison, Dorset
A kitchen or cook-house at Portland Prison, Dorset. Inmates in arrow-patterned uniforms stand in front of a row of large steam-heated cooking coppers

Remains of a slate quarry, North Wales
The remains of a slate quarry in North Wales, with a mountain of slate waste, railway earthworks, retaining walls and walkways

Fitters Shop, Portland Prison, Dorset
The fitters workshop at Portland Prison, Dorset. The prison opened in 1848 as a public works prison for convicts who were employed in quarries in the area

Cell Interior, Portland Prison, Dorset
The interior and meagre contents of a cell at Portland Prison, Dorset. The inmates bedding is rolled up on the left. The prison opened in 1848 as a public works prison for convicts who were employed

Prison Gates, Portland Prison, Dorset
Uniformed officers stand at the entrance to Portland Prison, Dorset. The prison opened in 1848 as a public works prison for convicts who were employed in quarries in the area

Interior of RC Church, Portland Prison, Dorset
The interior of the Roman Catholic church at Portland Prison, Dorset. The prison opened in 1848 as a public works prison for convicts who were employed in quarries in the area

Machine stone cutting, Portland Prison, Dorset
A machine with toothed blades and a rotating saw cutting up stone. Portland Prison, Dorset, opened in 1848 as a public works prison for convicts who were employed in quarries in the area

Political Meeting 1
A political meeting is held in the former quarries at Puteaux

Political Meeting 2
A political meeting is held in the former quarries at Puteaux

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)

QUARRYING / 1867
A view in the Carrara, the Ravaccione Quarries

Peru Ollantay
The ancient quarries and Tampu of Ollantay

Disused Cornish china clay pit - UK
JH-53 Disused Cornish china clay pit UK John Holmes Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Etruscan tuff quarry, Tuscania, Viterbo, Latium, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Carrara marble quarry near Antona in Apuane Alps, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Ochre quarries, Roussillon, Vaucluse, Provence, France, Europe

Ochre quarries at Roussillon, Provence, France, Europe

Unfinished obelisk, Aswan, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Moai Quarry, Rano Raraku Volcano, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile, South America

The Giant, moai quarry, Ranu Raraku Volcano, Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile, South America

Pukaos, Puna Pao Quarry, Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile, South America

A partly finished moai statue in the quarry inside the crater at Rano Raraku on Easter Island (Rapa Nui), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chile, Pacific, South America

China Clay Quarry
A china clay quarry near St. Austell, Cornwall. The quarries are often 300 feet deep and a mile round the top. The clay is washed out and the white sand is separated

Marble from Carrara
Twelve oxen are needed to drag this piece of marble from the quarries at Carrara, Italy

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"Unveiling the Hidden Beauty: Exploring Quarries Across England and Cornwall" Polkanuggo Quarry, Stithians, Cornwall. 1903-1904: Witness the rugged charm of Polkanuggo Quarry in Stithians, Cornwall during its bustling years in the early 20th century. Buddon Wood, Mountsorrel, Swithland, Leicestershire: Step into the enchanting realm of Buddon Wood Quarry nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of Mountsorrel and Swithland in Leicestershire. Polkanuggo Quarry, Stithians, Cornwall. September 1902: Transport yourself back to September 1902 as you delve into the rich history of Polkanuggo Quarry in Stithians - a testament to human determination and ingenuity. Henry Cosney steam lorry at Rivelin Glen Quarry, Sheffield, Yorkshire, 1920s: Marvel at the industrial prowess captured by Henry Cosney's steam lorry at Rivelin Glen Quarry in Sheffield during the roaring twenties. Buddon Wood, Kinchley Hill, Mountsorrel, Leicestershire: Embark on a journey through time as you explore Buddon Wood Quarry perched atop Kinchley Hill - an emblematic landmark within Mountsorrel's historical tapestry. Aerial image of China Clay (Kaolin) Quarries, St. Austell, Cornwall, England : Behold a breathtaking aerial view showcasing China Clay (Kaolin) Quarries that dot the landscape around St. Austell - an integral part of Cornwall's mining heritage. Close-up of moai heads still within crater from where they were quarried : Discover an intriguing sight as we zoom in on ancient moai heads resting within their original quarry crater – a testament to Easter Island's enigmatic past. Street map of Nether Hallam.