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General view of an Alum works in the Whitby area, Yorkshire, 1814. Artist: Havell & Son
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General view of an Alum works in the Whitby area, Yorkshire, 1814. Artist: Havell & Son
General view of an Alum works in the Whitby area, Yorkshire, 1814. Steeping crumbled ore in water in pits to dissolve out salts which will be processed to produce alum. Alum, which is used in the tanning and dyeing industries, was extensively quarried on the North Yorkshire coast from the early 17th century until around 1870, with dramatic effects on the areas landscape which are still clearly visible today. From The Costume of Yorkshire by George Walker. (Leeds, 1814)
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This photo print, titled "General view of an Alum works in the Whitby area, Yorkshire, 1814" takes us back to a significant era in industrial history. Created by George Walker of Seacroft and Havell & Son, this image showcases the bustling activity at an alum works site during the early 19th century. The scene depicts men diligently steeping crumbled ore in water-filled pits to dissolve out salts that will later be processed into alum. This chemical compound played a vital role in the tanning and dyeing industries of that time. The extensive quarrying of alum along the North Yorkshire coast from the 17th century until around 1870 had a profound impact on the landscape, which remains visible even today. As we delve into this snapshot from history, we witness workers laboriously digging with pickaxes while wheelbarrows transport materials across sloping terrain. The towering cliffs provide a stunning backdrop against which these industrious men carry out their tasks. This print not only captures a moment frozen in time but also serves as a reminder of how human industry has shaped our surroundings throughout centuries past. It is through images like these that we gain insight into our rich heritage and appreciate both the progress made and sacrifices endured by those who came before us.
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