Mining & Quarrying

At Corsehill Quarries: Mr Hills putting the shot

Period:

20th Century

Description:

This photograph shows a group visit to Corsehill Quarry. One man is 'putting the shot', while the others look on.

 

Taken from "A Photographic Record of a Holiday in Dumfriesshire & Kirkcudbrightshire (with one or two views outside) August 1937". This photograph album was compiled by H D Hewitt, 9th January 1938. The group of people pictured are of a learned society, probably a geology group - who spent their time on field excursions to local places of geological significance.

Place of Production:

Corsehill Quarry, Annan, Dumfriesshire

Materials/Media:

paper

Dimensions:

height 68mm, width 112mm

Source:

Dumfries Museum & Camera Obscura

Accession number:

DUMFM:1982.50.30

Digital Number:

DMPG041n

Creation Date:

3rd August 1937

Copyright:

Dumfries & Galloway Council