Salt Works Collection

Europe, Italy, Sicily. In the saline of Trapani looking towards Erice

Engraving depicting the sluices and salt pans at salt works in Bouches-du-Rhone, Southern France, 19th century
5309081 Engraving depicting the sluices and salt pans at salt works in Bouches-du-Rhone, Southern France, 19th century; (add.info)

Engraving depicting the sluices and salt pans at salt works near Le Croisic, on the coast of Brittany, 19th century
5309080 Engraving depicting the sluices and salt pans at salt works near Le Croisic, on the coast of Brittany, 19th century; (add.info)

Salt works, Aerial view, Namibia

Salt works, aerial view, Namib Desert, Namibia

Europe, Italy, Sicily. In the saline of Trapani. The old tower Torre Nubia

Salinas, Salinas di Magherita di Savioa, riserva naturale Salina di Margherita di Savoia, saltworks di Barletta
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Salt works and refining vats, Mexico, c. 1880-97 (b / w photo)
867571 Salt works and refining vats, Mexico, c.1880-97 (b/w photo) by Jackson, William Henry (1843-1942); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Interior of the Salt Works at Winsford, Cheshire (engraving)
2771841 Interior of the Salt Works at Winsford, Cheshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Salt Works at Winsford, Cheshire)

Interior of Marston Salt Mine, Northwich, Cheshire, England, c1880. This shows how pillars of rock have been left to support the roof

South Durham Salt Works, 1884. Loading crystallised salt into railway wagons. Brine would be pumped up from the borehole, purified, then crystallised

Salt works Delfshaven Rotterdam chimney piece
Salt works in Delfshaven, Rotterdam, chimney piece painting footage paint oil painting linen wood, Chimney tile Cloth rectangular modern wooden frame; originally with tilted top topography Delfshaven

Athlit Salt works pier pipes pumping sea water
Athlit. Salt works. The pier and pipes for pumping sea water. 1920, Israel, ʝAtlit

A "Watership"Carrying Water for Salt Works and Another One Carrying Water for
A " Watership" Carrying Water for Salt Works and Another One Carrying Water for the Breweries, 17th century

Peru, The ancient saltpans of Salinas near Maras have been an important source of salt since pre-Inca times

Watership Carrying Water Salt Works Another Breweries
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Aerial of salt pans on the edge of the Namib desert, Namibia, Africa

Salt Works on Lake Huron, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

USA, California, San Francisco - Colourful algae in salt evaporation ponds, Redwood City, San Francisco Bay - aerial

Salt Works on Lake Huron, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

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"Exploring the Ancient Salt Works of Europe: From Italy to Spain and Beyond" Discovering the rich history of salt production in Europe, we find ourselves in Sicily, Italy, gazing at the picturesque saline of Trapani with Erice as our backdrop. Embarking on a journey to Spain's Balearic Islands, we stumble upon Formentera's enchanting Salines d'en Marroig, where nature and man intertwine in a breathtaking landscape. Continuing our exploration of Formentera's wonders, we marvel at the captivating Marroig salt works nestled within Salines d'En Marroig – a testament to human ingenuity amidst natural beauty. Venturing further into Italy's Apulia region, we encounter the mesmerizing Salinas di Magherita di Savioa and its protected reserve known as Salina di Margherita di Savoia – an oasis for both wildlife and salt production. Shifting our gaze across continents, we are captivated by Namibia's vast Namib Desert from an aerial perspective; witnessing the intricate patterns created by its expansive salt works is truly awe-inspiring. Returning to Sicily once more, we find ourselves immersed in Trapani's saline yet again – this time admiring Torre Nubia, an ancient tower that stands as a reminder of centuries-old salt harvesting traditions. Traveling back in time through Mexico's historical lens brings us face-to-face with vintage photographs showcasing salt works and refining vats dating back to c. 1880-97 – offering glimpses into a bygone era. Delving deep beneath England's surface takes us inside Winsford Cheshire’s Salt Works; here lies an intricately engraved interior that reveals the inner workings of this vital industry during yesteryears.