One of the enjoyable aspects of our talks is discovering more about local communities. Kerry Fletcher's talk took us around Middlewich, a town not that many miles away but one few of us have explored. Kerry, who is Heritage Development Officer for Middlewich Town Council, introduced us to the history of Middlewich and its salt production and trade. Middlewich (or Middle Town) has been a key trading post and crossroads since the Iron Age. For some 200+ years, it was the main salt making site for the Romans. The opening of the canals gave the town a significant boost to trade and led to the setting up of its chemical industry.
For those who would like to know more about Middlewich and its heritage, please go to the excellent website http://middlewich-heritage.org.uk/.
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