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Description: | The collections relate to the Lion Salt works, Marston, open pan salt making and general salt related items. There are also objects such as 24 hydraulic jacks and other large items relating to the outdoor salt workings donated by the Cheshire Brine Subsidence Compensation Board. Small items include a souvenir pencil of the Red Lion Inn, from which the Salt Works takes its name. The Thompson family had interests in many salt mines, brine pumping ventures, timber and brick making. There are examples of Jabez Thompson decorative bricks from the Henry Holt brick collection. | Subjects: | Science & Industry | Source: | Cornucopia - Discovering UK Collections | Address: | Ollershaw Lane
Marston
Northwich,
CW9 6ES | FAX: | 01606 41823 | Telephone: | 01606 41823 | Identifier: | oai:www.cornucopia.org.uk:1387 | Go to resource |
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