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The Salt Industry of the River Tees

Author: Tomlin

A layer of rock salt was discovered in the River Tees area in 1862. The great depth at which it was situated made exploitation - at that period of time- at first impossible, but the introduction of techniques completely new to the area, finally allowed development of the salt bed. The first to start salt making operations there was Bell Brothers Ltd, in 1882. Other companies soon followed. Salt was manufactured for use as such, or as a raw material for alkali making. The salt industry in the River Tees area reached its zenith in 1894. Most companies did not survive the decline of the 1920s; only one, Cerebos, continued salt making - until 1970.

Tomlin describes how the rock salt was discovered and how the early attempts to develop it failed dismally. Only the adoption of a completely new technique made success possible. This involved drilling of deep boreholes, through which brine was pumped out. It was then evaporated to obtain the salt.

A large part of the book is devoted to individual salt/alkali making companies. Each is reviewed, and details are given of equipment and operation. The evolution of their works is shown by a number of layouts of different dates. Many technical drawings illustrate the equipment operated.