The transformation from quarrying to mining
Our Mine Manager Mark Godden has spoken to the Institute of Quarrying, West of England Branch. He provided an insightful presentation of the history and the development of our stone extraction on Portland Stone from Roman times up until present day.
He speaks about the following subjects;
- Portland's geology
- A brief history of the Island's quarrying industry
- The drivers for mining
- Breaking ground and further refinement
- The future
John Walker, the Chairman of the cricket club on Portland says "Albion Stone and Mark Godden are great people to work with, and Portland Red Triangle Cricket Club looks forward to continuing that relationship for at least another 60 years"
As a fourth generation family business, Albion Stone takes pride in its knowledgeable and dedicated workforce. By combining traditional craftsmanship with modern manufacturing techniques, we produce Portland Stone of the highest quality while minimising our environmental impact.
