| 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 |