jan 1, 1651 - slam
Description:
Impurities which resulted from the preparation of alum. In 1651 several North Riding men were presented <i>for throwing the slam of allome into the water-course at Slape-wath</i> (NRQS5/65). The processes which created the refuse are commented on in a foot-note by Canon Atkinson who mentioned also that a drain at Saltburn was called a ‘slam-hole’.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1651
Now
~ 374 years ago