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For centuries Easdale was one of the largest slate quarrying centres in the world. Working to depths of 250 feet, 300 men toiled. During November 1881, a westerly gale whipped the seas into mountainous waves and the sea walls were breached, the quarries were filled and machinery and jobs were lost. People left and many immigrated to Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Today the village is again alive, the houses are being renovated, tourists visit and ceilidhs are held in the village hall. Life has come back to Ellenabeich.

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Crew

Director
Walter Deas
Writers
Walter Deas
Producer
Walter Deas

Production Details

Production Completion
2002
Genre
Natural history and environment
Production Company
Seawest Productions

Sales

International Sales
Seawest Productions