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Lion Salt Works, Marston

Salt-making by the open-pan method dates back to the Roman occupation, and was one of Cheshire's major industries. The Lion Salt Works was the last place in the county to use the method. It closed in 1986, when this picture was taken, and is now a museum.

Credit: Chris Allen (8 June 1986)