Combines ground and serial photography with diagrams to explain the formation of glacial features which characterize the landscape of Snowdonia National Park in northwestern Wales. Shows the results of slate mining and discusses conflict between preservation and electrical development and tourism.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
504667
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Snowdonia (Wales)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Wales - Description and travel
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Conservation of natural resources
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Glacial landforms
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Landscape
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Mining districts - Social aspects
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)