From the Wailing wall to the Pyramids - the stone structures of the North Wales Slate industry
sean adcock
- Region:
- Anywhere
- Notice Period:
- Emergency (maybe less than one week's notice)
- Type:
- Hobby/Professional
- Fee:
- Expensed
- Category:
- Uncategorised
- Updated:
- 29th July 2024
- Tagged:
- Dry Stone Walling | North Wales | Slate Industry | Stonework
How the North Wales Industry has affected the landscape in terms of communities and walls, the megalithic dry stone structures it has left behind and how this heritage is largely unknown and neglected. 40 foot retaining walls, inclined planes, dry stone damns and garderobes, and what is probably the largest dry stone wall in the world....
Views: 144 | Enquiries: 0About sean adcock
Professional dry stone waller and author. Dry Stone Walling Association (DSWA) Master Craftsman certificate holder, winner of over 30 walling competitions around UK, twice runner up in UK championships. Co author of TCVs "Dry Stone walling" widely regarded as leading instruction manual on the craft, and booklets "Stonework" (a how not to guide), and "Clawdd Construction" the only known instruction manual on building Welsh stone faced Banks. Contributing editor "Stonechat" including renowned "Masterclass" series of articles on technical aspects of the craft. Has spoken to groups and societies across UK and at various conferences/symposia in USA, Canada, Eire. Spoke at the 2024 Jeju Peace forum in South Korea. Awarded British Empire Medal in 2024 for services to dry stone walling.
Can talk on all aspects of the craft. Given sufficient notice I am happy to develop a talk to suit the interest of any group. Off the peg presentations which can be given (or provide interested groups with inspiration for a new topic) at short notice can be seen below. I do not charge for speaking, expenses/accommodation on away trips is appreciated. Donations to Wales Branch of DSWA also appreciated.
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