Recent talk on Salt Making

A brave band of members dodged the heavy rain showers for the last speaker of this year's programme. Tony Bostock told us about salt making in mid Cheshire. Tony took us back to the early origins in the Dark Ages, discussed Roman military works, but concentrated mainly on salt production in Northwich, Middlewich and Nantwich in medieval times. He described the manufacturing and trade, emphasising the complex local laws and customs that governed this business for several hundred years. Tony's interest and knowledge certainly reinforced what we had seen when the Society visited the Northwich Salt Museum (Weaver Hall) before Christmas.

Next Meeting 26 April: Salt Making in Cheshire

As someone who spent their working life in the Cheshire chemical industry, I am very conscious of the importance of the salt resources in mid Cheshire. The society is therefore very pleased to welcome Tony Bostock who will talk about the early history of salt production in Cheshire. Tony will focus on the way in which salt was produced in medieval times, particularly the customs, and the rules and regulations associated with the business.

Usual time 7:30: usual place Tiverton Village Hall. Non members always welcome.

While we are talking about salt, Andrew Needham has pointed out that CW&C have just  announced major support for the restoration of Lion Salt Works. This work, also funded by a Heritage Lottery Fund grant, will restore a historic brine salt making plant near Northwich. Click on Lion Salt Works for their website.