Record

RefNoCLP/6/21
LevelItem
TitlePaper, 'A narrative of the making of salt in Cheshire [England]' by [Mr Collins]
Datec1667
DescriptionThe 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
LanguageEnglish
Extent1p
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
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AccessStatusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA8143Brereton; William (1631 - 1680); 3rd Baron Brereton; politician and natural philosopher1631 - 1680
NA2898Collins; John (1625 - 1683); mathematician and scientific administrator1625 - 1683
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