Tuesday 17 April 2012

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.

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