Welcome to the blog, where you’ll find highlights from life at Contemporary Slate and Stone.
Due to my regular visits to slate and stone quarries across the UK, I see lots of beautiful locations, encountering really interesting people and things along the way!
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Thanks for visiting,
Ioan Raymond
A brief look at the design process behind one of our recent designs from Portland Stone.
I was recently invited to a Portland Quarry Visit, going deep into the mine for a closer look.
Langham Vineyard Dorset is an award winning Vineyard nestled in the Dorset countryside.
Welsh Slate Window Stone hand carved with 100 poppies to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of World War I.
Dinorwic Quarry in Snowdonia, North Wales, was once the 2nd largest slate quarry in the world.
Being brought up near the West Wales Blue Lagoon, I have a strong connection with the area.