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Quarry and works 33169_018
Filename: 33169_018.jpg
Size: 7360 x 4912 (22.5MB)
Date: 31st May 2017
Source: Historic England
Credit: © Historic England Archive
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
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Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: images.historicenglandservices.org.uk
Job Title: Photographer
© Historic England Archive
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Quarry and works 33169_018
Ribblsedale Cement Works and Bankfield Limestone Quarry, Clitheroe, Lancashire. Photographed in May 2017
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 14424683
© Historic England Archive
EDITORS COMMENTS
This aerial photograph, taken in May 2017 by the talented Damian Grady, showcases the mesmerizing landscape of Ribblesdale Cement Works and Bankfield Limestone Quarry in Clitheroe, Lancashire. The image captures an industrial marvel that seamlessly blends with its natural surroundings. From high above, we are granted a unique perspective on this bustling quarry and factory complex. The intricate network of roads and machinery creates a symphony of human activity against the backdrop of rugged hills and lush greenery. It is as if nature itself has embraced this industrial endeavor. The imposing limestone quarry stands at the heart of this composition, with its sheer cliffs revealing layers upon layers of history etched into the earth over countless millennia. This testament to human ingenuity coexists harmoniously with the raw power and beauty found within our planet's geological tapestry. The sprawling cement works adjacent to the quarry adds another layer to this visual narrative. Its towering chimneys release plumes of smoke that blend effortlessly with passing clouds, creating an ethereal atmosphere around these man-made structures. Damian Grady's skillful lens captures not just a snapshot in time but also hints at a deeper story waiting to be unraveled. This photograph invites us to contemplate our relationship with industry and nature – how they can coexist symbiotically or clash violently depending on our choices. In essence, this remarkable print from Historic England serves as a reminder that even within seemingly mundane landscapes lie hidden treasures worth exploring both visually and intellectually.
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