AUDLEM HISTORY SOCIETY TALK APRIL 17th 2025

Lion Salt Works in 2006 (picture from Wikipedia)

AUDLEM HISTORY SOCIETY TALK APRIL 17th 2025

The Lion, the Wich and the Waller, by Mike Tingle

This month's talk is by former Chemistry teacher, Mike Tingle, on the subject ofCheshire's salt industry.

As the last open-pan salt works in Britain, closing in 1986, Lion was a uniquelyimportant Heritage location.

Mike is a volunteer guide at the Lion works, and his talk explains how the workswas saved and restored as a visitor attraction.

He will also describe the background to the salt industry in general, and explainhow the open-pan process operated.

The talk will be held as usual in the Scout and Guide Hall, Audlem, starting at 7.30pmon Thursday, 17th April, 2025.

All are welcome. Visitors please pay £4 on the door. Hope to see you there.