RefNo | CLP/6/21 |
Level | Item |
Title | Paper, 'A narrative of the making of salt in Cheshire [England]' by [Mr Collins] |
Date | c1667 |
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 |
Language | English |
Extent | 1p |
Format | Manuscript |
PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
Code | PersonName | Dates |
NA8143 | Brereton; William (1631 - 1680); 3rd Baron Brereton; politician and natural philosopher | 1631 - 1680 |
NA2898 | Collins; John (1625 - 1683); mathematician and scientific administrator | 1625 - 1683 |