In this episode I head to the midlands town of Droitwich which was once a powerhouse in the English salt production industry (and arguably still is) on account of its brine springs. Helping me explore the town’s heritage are local historian Paul Jones LRPS and Steve from Churchfields salt works.
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Useful Links
For more details on the products produced by Churchfields visit their website
Paul Jones’ books include Droitwich Spa The Postcard Collection and Droitwich Through Time co-authored with Helen and Roger Peberdy.
Ludlow Food Festival September 2026
British Library Food Season 2026 (I’ll be taking part in a panel discussion on food in Shakespeare’s plays on 13 June at 4pm)
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A huge thank you to Thomas Ntinas of The Delicious Legacy for doing the sound mixing on this season of the podcast. Sound effects and music provided by Zapsplat and Pond5.
