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South Durham Salt Works, 1884
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South Durham Salt Works, 1884
South Durham Salt Works, 1884. Loading crystallised salt into railway wagons. Brine would be pumped up from the borehole, purified, then crystallised
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Media ID 14835870
© Ann Ronan Picture Library / Heritage-Images
1880s Barrow Chemical Industry Chemistry Durham Effort Hard Work Heavy Industrial Chemistry Loading Manufacturing Pushing Railway Line Railway Track Salt Wheelbarrow Ann Ronan Pictures Salt Works
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This print takes us back to the South Durham Salt Works in 1884, offering a glimpse into the bustling world of salt production during the Victorian era. The image showcases a group of hardworking men laboring diligently to load crystallized salt into railway wagons. With their wheelbarrows filled to the brim, these dedicated workers push through heavy loads, embodying the spirit of effort and determination. The scene unfolds against a backdrop of industrial buildings and railway tracks, symbolizing the rapid advancements in technology and trade that defined this period. This engraving captures not only the physicality of manual labor but also highlights how science and chemistry played crucial roles in refining brine extracted from boreholes before it was transformed into valuable crystallized salt. Located in England's picturesque countryside, this thriving salt works served as an integral part of Britain's booming chemical industry. The monochrome aesthetic adds a timeless quality to this snapshot from history, transporting us back to a time when hard work was central to progress. As we admire this remarkable piece by Ann Ronan Pictures, we are reminded of the immense contributions made by anonymous workers who shaped our industrial past. Their tireless efforts paved the way for future generations while leaving an indelible mark on British manufacturing.
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