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Llechwedd Slate Caverns, Wales
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Day 4 - 16th August 2011             Page 5 of 8

The Slate Caverns in Llechwedd were extraordinary! We enjoyed the tour of the 2 mines,
one of which was really deep deep down.

The mines have been active since 1836 and it was quite spooky to know that back in those days, so many men worked here in such horrific conditions with candles as their only light!


The Miner's Tramway Tour - working life began at the age of 12yrs!


So many slates below


They had no protection when climbing up


Spectacular underground lake


It was easy to get lost here


Tramway Tour which Dylan really enjoyed!


Lechwedd's 2nd mine is "The Deep Mine" descending 500ft underground!!


Before we enter


Waiting patiently outside


Cable Railway for a deep down journey


All aboard


going further down


In the past only candles were used


25miles of Tunnels where 12yrs worked


The Miner's Arms at Llechwedd