A Village Taken Over by Nature

The village was abandoned after the slate quarry closed.

A whole village was moved after 2,000 people had to leave. Now, the old village is covered in moss and plants.

The old village of Talysarn in Wales was once home to many people who worked in the slate mine. Now, it is being taken over by nature.

The slate mines were very important for many people in Wales. But when the mines got bigger, the village had to move too. In 1927, the people moved to a new village.

The slate mine produced a lot of slate. By the 1870s, it was producing over 17,000 tonnes of slate per year.

The old village of Plas Talysarn is now in ruins.

The slate mine had big problems with water. In 1884, some men died when the mine flooded.

The river was changed to stop the flooding. A big engine was built to pump out the water. It is still there today.

The old engine is one of the most impressive things to see in the village.

The old village hall is still standing. It has been untouched since 1946 and is now covered in ivy and graffiti.

The old slate steps are still in good condition.

Many people visit the old village to explore and take pictures. It is now a protected site.

A writer said the village is like a Welsh version of Angkor Wat. He said it is a big, wild site with many old ruins.

The slate mine closed in 1970 and is now a lake. It is over 100m deep in some places.

A photographer visited the village and was amazed by what he saw. He said he did not expect to find so many old buildings.

The photographer said he could have spent all day exploring the village. He only had two hours, but he wants to go back.

The photographer visited the village at the end of the day to take pictures in the golden light. He said there is a lot to explore in the village.

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