Tata Chemicals serves as a prime example of a well-known salt manufacturer in Cheshire, producing British Salt from the historic Cheshire salt beds.
But they aren’t the only players in the game as UK manufacturers face intense competition from their European counterparts.
Experts will be holding a special salt-making demonstration in Nantwich to show people how the town became famous for it!
Specialists from Nantwich Museum will be on the town square on Thursday May 9 to see how salt was made during the medieval period using brine from the Old Biot.
Nantwich Museum is staging a week of talks, demonstrations and family activities focussing on salt as part of its spectacular Summer of Science Festival.
Making Nantwich Salt is on Thursday 10th August, 10am to 3pm – FREE drop-in event in Nantwich Town Square, no booking required.
This year’s Nantwich “Salt of the Earth” awards have been launched by current Mayor Cllr Arthur Moran.
The awards recognise and celebrate achievements of individuals, groups and businesses that selflessly make a real difference to the Nantwich community.
A rescue dog has unearthed an ancient salt making tool on the banks of the River Weaver in Nantwich!
Sasha made the discovery while being exercised after the recent floods near the Fairfax Bridge over the Weaver.
Nantwich Museum Trustee Dr Graham Dodd has been awarded the prestigious Dutton Prize.
The prize includes a medal endowed by medal-maker Ron Dutton in memory of his parents Alderman and Mrs Dutton.
Nantwich Mayor Cllr Penny Butterill has launched the 2018 “Salt of the Earth” awards to recognise people who make a difference in the town.
The popular awards aim to celebrate the achievements of individuals, groups and businesses who go the extra mile in the Nantwich community.
A new 96-page book called Nantwich History Tour will take readers on a journey to the town’s earliest days.
The publication, by Paul Hurley, explores the oldest of the three Cheshire Wiches or Wyches and its historical importance.
Volunteers and community helpers in Nantwich were rewarded at the town Mayor’s “Salt of the Earth” awards.
Scores of people gathered at Nantwich Civic Hall for the awards which preceded the annual mayor’s charity dance.
Nantwich Museum has launched its latest edition “The Story of Nantwich Salt”.
It continues the series of comics on aspects of the history of the town and surrounding area.
A new exhibition on “salt” is adding flavour to the offerings in Nantwich Museum’s community gallery. Called A Celebration of Salt, it tells the story of brine in Nantwich and enables visitors to view brine from the “Old Biot” spring and the salt that it produced.
Half-term workshops are taking place at Nantwich Museum this week to help keep youngsters busy. Salt will be the main theme of the workshops on Wednesday and Thursday May 29 and 30.
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