Title

Rock Salt: Marston Salt Mine, Northwich, Cheshire, England

Caption

Rock Salt: Marston Salt Mine, Northwich, Cheshire, England, showing how pillars of rock salt were left to support roof. In background work continues by candlelight in chamber called The Cathedral. German aquatint c.1820.

Date

19th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP07103_460000496

License type

Rights managed

Available size

26,3Mb (2,5Mb) / 11,8in x 8,7in / 3543 x 2598 (300dpi)

Keywords

Chemical Industry 19th century Workers Working Mine Salt mine Dark Underground