Northwich History Tour

£5.40

Northwich History Tour

Local and family history, nostalgia Local history

Author: Paul Hurley

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Collection: History Tour

Language: English

Published by: Amberley Publishing

Published on: 15th April 2018

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 96 pages

ISBN: 9781445682914


Northwich and Its Historical Significance

Northwich has been an important settlement since at least Roman times. The salt beds of Cheshire deserve more than a quick mention as it is here in Northwich and the surrounding areas that the prosperity of the town was based.

The Witches of Cheshire

Two other towns – Nantwich and Middlewich – joined Northwich to become known as the three Witches, or Wyches, of Cheshire. Much is known of the subsidences in Northwich when wild brine was pumped, and the voids that were left collapsed.

Winsford and Salt Production

Winsford is now the main supplier of rock salt nationwide. Because of this, this small tour book will include photos of the results of the many subsidences that occurred in the town.

Exploring Northwich

Join local author Paul Hurley as he guides us around the streets and alleyways, parks and buildings of Northwich, showing its famous landmarks and exploring its lesser-known sights and hidden corners. With the help of a handy location map, readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and discover for themselves the attractions of Northwich.

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