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3 unusual facts about Hendre-Ddu Tramway


Hendre-Ddu Tramway

Hendre Ddu slate quarry opened in the 1850s, and in 1864 the Hendre Ddu Slate and Slab Co. was established by Sir Edmund Buckley.

It is believed that Baguley petrol locomotive No. 774 was used on this line.

Sir Edmund Buckley, 1st Baronet

He became involved in slate quarrying at the Hendre Ddu Slate and Slab Co. for which was built the Hendre-Ddu Tramway.


John Rolls of The Hendre

John Rolls of The Hendre (20 October 1776 – 31 January 1837) was a native of Bermondsey, in Southwark, London, Surrey, England.


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