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The Baker-Baker family

The family that held Boulby through most of its productive life, opening the New Works in 1784 and running one of the largest and longest-lived alum operations on the Cleveland coast.

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Boulby Alum Quarries North Yorkshire 1700–1871

Record created: 24 August 2026 · Last researched: 24 August 2026

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