Seasoning the Bark

The bark strips were stacked on racks with the smooth side downwards to prevent rain soaking into the bark and washing away the tannic acid. The process of drying or seasoning took from six to eight weeks.

« Previous in this section Next in this section »

People: Browse

Continue browsing this section

Bark Peeling

Bark Peeling and Leather Tanning

Transporting the Bark

Most read

Chronology of principal events that occurred during the Industrial Revolution in the West Midlands. Significant places in the historic counties of Derbyshire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire during the Industrial Revolution. Industrialists, engineers, artists, thinkers and writers who contributed to the Industrial Enlightenment, technology, art, culture, religion and politics. Explorations of industries and innovations; landscapes and localities; art and architecture; culture and diversity; and the place of the West Midlands in the contemporary world.

Revolutionary Players was developed between 2002 and 2004 and financed by the New Opportunities Fund. Revolutionary Players was created by Dr Malcolm Dick & Dr Kate Iles and managed by Birmingham Museums until 2015. Revolutionary Players is now published and funded by History West Midlands.

Return to Top ▲

error: Content is protected