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.
Friday, 27 April 2012
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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