Peter Appleton from the Skelton History Group has kindly contributed another wonderful article on the local Alum industry. Period of operation: c.1654 to 1866 (with some production pauses along the way) Owners: The Lord of the manor of Loftus at the time c.1654-1676 : Zachary Steward 1672-1732 : Zachary Steward More 1732-1764 : Zachary Harnage […]
Peter Appleton from the Skelton History Group has submitted this amazing photograph of Guisborough Priory reproduced in alum crystals It is about 15-18″ wide and 12″ high and can be seen on display at Gisborough Hall. Peter in unsure whether this is carved out of alum crystal or whether it was in some manner, cast in […]
Peter Appleton of the Skelton History Group has very kindly provided the following article. There are four alum quarries situated within the boundary of the project area: • Belman Bank • Cass Rock • Newgate Bank • Spring Bank The first three of these are to be found on the north-facing escarpment of the North […]
Peter Appleton of the Skelton History Group has generously written the following article on the alum industry of north-east Yorkshire for our project. Peter is also planning to publish a book on the subject in 2018 and organise walks to some of the sites, which I will share here nearer to the time. As well as the […]