Peak Alum Works ruins

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Peak Alum Works ruins

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Peak Alum Works ruins

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Location: Stainton Dale, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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July 21, 2023

Hiking

At this site of an old alum factory, The National Trust and Heron Recreation have put up display boards about the works. Alum is not exactly aluminium, by the way! - but rather potassium aluminium sulphate. Until the 19th century, it was used by the textile industry in the process of dyeing clothes.

Dan Hobson

August 22, 2019

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In the 16th century, alum was essential in the textile industry as a fixative for dyes. After initially importing it from Italy, the first works were set up in Guisborough. …

RichD

July 31, 2024

Hiking

If you are on the Cleveland Way between Robin Hood's Bay and Ravenscar then this is impossible to miss. Descriptive information boards tell a fascinating story.

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Cleveland Way and Cinder Track Loop

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Embark on the Cleveland Way and Cinder Track Loop, a moderate hiking route that spans 7.2 miles (11.7 km) and involves an elevation gain of 538 feet (164 metres). You…

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