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Blasting the Granite Rock, 1857. Creator: Unknown
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Blasting the Granite Rock, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Blasting the Granite Rock, 1857. One of the vast natural depots is the granite quarries at Rubislaw (pronounced Robsley), within a mile of Aberdeen [in Scotland]...The area already worked is several acres in extent; and from these quarries is procured the grey granite, called Aberdeen granite...After the operation of blasting...the larger blocks are again split, by means of wedges, which are driven in with forge-like hammers...The smaller blocks are then shaped in the quarry, and afterwards conveyed on board ship at Aberdeen. Large quantities are transported to London and other cities, where it is used for building purposes, or for the contruction of macadamised and other roads...Rubislaw quarry is wrought by Messrs. John Gibb and Son, civil engineers, who are engaged in the pavement trade'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857
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Blasting the Granite Rock, 1857
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is an intriguing black and white wood engraving that offers a glimpse into the industrial processes of the 19th century Aberdeen granite quarries in Scotland. The image, created by an unknown artist for the "Illustrated London News," depicts the dynamic scene of blasting operations at Rubislaw quarry, located just a mile from Aberdeen. The caption explains that the quarries have already covered several acres, and the grey granite extracted from them is known as Aberdeen granite. After the blasting operation, the larger blocks are further split using wedges and forge-like hammers. The smaller blocks are then shaped in the quarry before being transported on ships from Aberdeen. Large quantities of this stone were used for building purposes and road construction in cities such as London. Rubislaw quarry was managed by John Gibb and Son, civil engineers, who were also involved in the pavement trade. The image showcases the impressive scale of the industrial process, with men working together to extract the granite from the cliffside using explosives. The use of advanced technology, such as blasting, transformed the quarrying industry and enabled the production of large quantities of high-quality building materials. This wood engraving offers a fascinating insight into the 19th-century industrial landscape and the importance of the granite quarries in Aberdeen. The image is a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the workers and engineers who extracted the valuable resource from the natural environment, shaping the built environment of the time.
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