It was once called home . . . Explore 09-04-2024 #21

            After spending the entire day exploring the different levels in the Dinorwic Slate Quarry, I dropped down to a lower level to revisit the Anglesey Barracks. The weather this day was perfect for visiting Dinorwic . . . overcast skies with intermittent rain showers . . . conditions that were fitting for the slate quarry.

"Dinorwic Quarry employed over 3000 men at its peak and many of these workers lived locally or caught the quarry train on the Padarn Railway to work each day.  However, men from Anglesey, in particular, required to lodge or barrack at the quarry each week.  They left home early on a Monday morning and returned on Saturday afternoon.   Provisions for the week were carried on their journey.    

Anglesey Barracks consists of two identical blocks of 11 units built with granite blocks facing each other across an unmade street.  Each unit has a living room with a fireplace and a bedroom with space for four men.  Amenities were few - no electricity, soft mattresses, toilets or running water, just basic furniture and little else.  Windows were provided only onto the street.  

This way of life survived until 1948 when an unannounced visit by the local Public Health Inspector saw the barracks condemned as unfit for human habitation.  After that the quarrymen from Anglesey travelled daily by bus." 

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Taken on: April 19, 2022

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Dinorwic Slate Quarry

Anglesey Barracks

Wales

United Kingdom

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Brad Eide

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