Willunga Slate Quarry, [B 24134], 1891, State Library of South Australia

Join us at Willunga’s only working slate quarry. Slate was discovered by settlers in 1840 and a vigorous industry developed. Willunga was the only area in Australia that produced roofing slates, which were exported to other colonies. How was Willunga slate quarried? Hear the stories of this fascinating time and see how the slate was worked.

Presented by Paddy O'Toole