{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"Slate House Blog","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog","title":"Welsh Slate Coasters - Slate House Blog","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"G9ny5gsXWh\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/welsh-slate-coasters\/\">Welsh Slate Coasters<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/welsh-slate-coasters\/embed\/#?secret=G9ny5gsXWh\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;Welsh Slate Coasters&#8221; &#8212; Slate House Blog\" data-secret=\"G9ny5gsXWh\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\n\/*! This file is auto-generated *\/\n!function(d,l){\"use strict\";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&\"undefined\"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!\/[^a-zA-Z0-9]\/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),c=new RegExp(\"^https?:$\",\"i\"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display=\"none\";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute(\"style\"),\"height\"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):\"link\"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute(\"src\")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener(\"message\",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll(\"iframe.wp-embedded-content\"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute(\"data-secret\"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+=\"#?secret=\"+t,e.setAttribute(\"data-secret\",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:\"ready\",secret:t},\"*\")},!1)))}(window,document);\n\/\/# sourceURL=https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-includes\/js\/wp-embed.min.js\n\/* ]]> *\/\n<\/script>\n","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/6pieceS.jpg","thumbnail_width":1000,"thumbnail_height":742,"description":"The Enduring Charm of Slate Coasters: A Timeless Addition to Your Home For centuries, slate has been a material prized for its strength, durability, and natural beauty. It&#8217;s no surprise then, that slate coasters have become a popular choice for protecting furniture and adding a touch of rustic elegance to any home. But the story of these coasters goes beyond their functionality. Welsh slate coasters, in particular, boast a rich history and unique qualities that set them apart. A History Etched in Stone Slate&#8217;s use dates back thousands of years. Evidence suggests the Egyptians utilized slate for roofing tiles as early as 6,000 BC. The Romans, known for their impressive architecture, also incorporated slate into their buildings. However, it wasn&#8217;t until the Middle Ages that slate truly came into its own. In Europe, particularly in regions with abundant slate deposits like Wales, slate became a popular roofing material. Its natural waterproofing properties and ability to withstand harsh weather conditions made it ideal for protecting homes. The Rise of Welsh Slate Coasters Wales, with its vast reserves of high-quality slate, became a centre for slate production. Skilled craftspeople honed their techniques, extracting and shaping the slate into various everyday items. Welsh [&hellip;]"}