Portland Stone Industry (1908)
The process of removing the cap from the surface is the first operation before preparing and drilling for blasting. The explosive being inserted and prepared, the explosion takes place and is splendidly reproduced on this film. The squaring and making block stones at Coombefield is extremely interesting. Huge masses are to be seen everywhere, as the camera travels around the quarry, where enormous cranes are at work hauling up immense consignments, which are taken away by road and rail. Traction engines are used to take these heavy loads, and the Merchants Railway takes a continual supply of this stone over their service. Some idea of the enormous weight is conveyed when we remember that these useful stones vary from 5 cwt. to 10 tons each. This is an exquisite film of beautiful quality throughout, and shows the whole process of obtaining and working a most important industry. It is interesting to note that this particular stone is peculiarly limited to one part of the country, and it is the source from which all supplies come.
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| Cecil M. Hepworth | Producer |
