Whither "wich"? - defunct industry in Droitwich
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Whither "wich"? - defunct industry in Droitwich
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 13 Apr 2008
The town gets its name from the salt but I believe this firm (OSO Salt Packers) was one of the last vestiges of the industry. The private hospital does have a brine pool still. The site does show the Upwich Pit, the saltworkers' statue and the remains of two brine pumping stations. The town's motto is also featured (sal sapit omnia - salt flavours all).
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Image Location
Latitude
52.26858
Longitude
-2.143857