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Northwich
The Salt Museum, Northwich, Cheshire, Eng.
Northwich
town, England, United Kingdom
Northwich, town (parish), Cheshire West and Chester unitary authority, historic county of Cheshire, northwestern England.
Local brine springs have been used to produce salt since Roman times, but their exploitation has caused severe subsidence of buildings in the town. The present large-scale chemical industry has developed from the ancient salt trade. Other manufactures include iron and steel, leather goods, carpets, and clothing. Pop. (2001) 19,259; (2011) 19,924 .
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