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Sir Thomas Chaloner

Sir Thomas Chaloner the younger (1561-1615) of Guisborough, naturalist and courtier, who established the first alum works in England at Belman Bank about 1600 and so founded the Yorkshire alum industry.

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Belman Bank Alum Works North Yorkshire ?–?

Record created: 23 September 2026 · Last researched: 23 September 2026

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