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Marquis of Bath, Longleat house constructed from Bathstone.
Ralph Allen's Folly, Bath.


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 Ralph Allen's House.
The Roman baths located in the centre of Bath.
The Royal Crescent in Bath built exclusively from Ralph Allen's Bathston quarried near to the town at Coombe Down.
Allow us to take you on a unique video tour of the fascinating Story of Bathstone.
Witness sights that have never been seen and some that will probably never be seen again,
 as we unravel the hidden history beneath the rolling hills of  Wiltshire and Northeast Somerset.

From the Roman Empire to the high-tech world as we know it today,
prepare to be amazed at how this glorious golden stone has been extracted.

Learn how the incredible achievements of great pioneers, such as Ralph Allen
 and Isambard Kingdom Brunel, were influenced by Bathstone and its quarries.

Over a year in the making, this video tells the story of Bathstone, its quarries and quarrymen.

Discover the importance of the quarries throughout the two World Wars.
See where vital ammunition was stored and where the nation’s treasures
were safely housed while London was in the grip of the blitz.

View the work of today’s quarrymen and see how the stone is used in the modern world.
This video contains exclusive footage of some amazing underground places.

For almost 2 hours, enjoy discovering Bathstone and its quarries and see how
 they were used to shape the history of our country.

Running time 1 hr 55 mins  Available on DVD

 World War 2 use of underground stone quarries for storing high explosive bombs and ammunition.
Modern day Bathstone extraction using a Samson Stone cutter in Hansons Monk's Park Quarry, Corsham (Neston), Wiltshire. An example of stone masons work in supporting a main passageway in Box Quarry, Wiltshire.
Disused quarry crane in Box Quarry, Box, Wiltshire. Filming taking place in the cathedral which is in Box Quarry, Wiltshire,90ft underground one of the largest unsupported Bathstone chambers.
Quarryman hand sawing block of Bathstone from its seam 100ft below ground, illuminated only by candle light. Concrete reinforcement of stone pillars in Ridge Quarry, Neston.
Underground wine store Eastlays Quarry. Quarryman jadding underground in Box quarry.
Protected surface building Copenacre Quarry, Corsham. Prior Park House, Prior Park college, home of Ralph Allen.