Does anyone know anything about the Llysfaen Slate Quarries? I have some old photos which we think are part of the old quarry. One is in the form of a post card showing 2 men with a steam-powered rock drill. On the back is written:
Ground Lime 1 (pound sign - sorry I don't have one!) per ton &
1/3 per ton carriage
Lump lime
Cannot entertain
order this year
Bob
It is addressed to Mr W H Pierce
Purveyor of Meat
?Everard? Road
Rhos on Sea
Why would a "purveyor of meat" want ground or lump lime? Was it part of curing hams or something?
Was the Llysfaen Quarry anything to do with the Little Orme Slate Quarry?
I think one of the photos shows my Uncle, but not sure!