Paper, 'A narrative of the making of salt in Cheshire [England]' by [Mr Collins]
Reference number: CLP/6/21
Date: 31 October 1667
Description
The author describes the making of salt from brine which has been collected from springs around Nantwich, Middlewich, Northwich and Dortwich in Cheshire. Brought in by Mr Collins. Note reads: 'Ordered that a Copy of this paper be given to the Lord Brereton for his additions'.
Subject: Industry
Read to the Royal Society on 31 October 1667
- Reference number
- CLP/6/21
- Earliest possible date
- 31 October 1667
- Physical description
- Ink on paper
- Page extent
- 1 page
- Format
- Manuscript
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Paper, 'A narrative of the making of salt in Cheshire [England]' by [Mr Collins], 31 October 1667, CLP/6/21, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_6_21/paper-a-narrative-of-the-making-of-salt-in-cheshire-england-by-mr-collins, accessed on 13 November 2025
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Classified papers: volume 6 concerning 'Staticks, Hydrostaticks, Hydraulicks, Hydrology'
1661-1735 Reference number: CLP/6
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William Brereton
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Dates: 1592 - 1741
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