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Brine clarification plant JLP01_08_087404
British Salt Factory, Faulkner Lane, Middlewich, Cheshire East. The brine clarification plant at the British Salt factory.
Work began on site on the 16th of April 1968 and was completed in early June 1969 with the factory officially opened by the Duke of Edinburgh on the 25th. It was the first industrial water treatment plant completed in the UK to use a system developed by Laings French partner company, Degremont.
This photograph was used in the December 1971 issue of Team Spirit, the Laing company newsletter. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England Archive
Media ID 24289775
Filename: jlp01_08_087404.jpg
Size: 5292 x 6690 (9.1MB)
Date: 20th January 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: A© Historic England Archive. Joh
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
1970s Construction Factory Industry
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This print captures the brine clarification plant at the British Salt factory in Faulkner Lane, Middlewich, Cheshire East. The image showcases a significant milestone in industrial water treatment as it was the first of its kind completed in the UK. Construction work commenced on April 16th, 1968 and concluded in early June 1969, culminating with a grand opening by none other than the esteemed Duke of Edinburgh on May 25th. The plant's innovative system was developed by Degremont, Laing's French partner company. Its implementation marked a groundbreaking advancement in water treatment technology within the country. This particular photograph holds historical significance as it appeared in Team Spirit, Laing company's newsletter issue from December 1971. The picture depicts an era when industry thrived and factories played a vital role in shaping communities and economies alike. It offers us a glimpse into the salt refinery sector during the vibrant decade of the 1970s. With its meticulous composition and attention to detail, this print serves as both an artistic representation and documentation of technological progress within Britain's manufacturing landscape. It stands as a testament to human ingenuity and innovation while also reminding us of our rich industrial heritage that continues to shape our present-day society.
