History of Northwich February 2004 a £28 million programme to stabilise the abandoned salt mines underneath Northwich was begun. The work was funded by the English Partnerships through its Land Stabilisation Programme, introduced to resolve issues associated with unstable mines around England. The four mines identified for work were Baron's Quay, Witton Bank, Neumann's and Penny's Lane. These mines were chosen because their subsidence was causing problems for the town centre. When they were abandoned the mines were left with supporting salt pillars. Modern salt mining leaves around 30% of the salt to form the pillars but, because of the wild-brine pumping, the
Mineral Point (town), Wisconsin Mineral Point (town), Wisconsin Mineral Point is a town in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,033 at the 2010 census. The City of Mineral Point is located within the town. Mineral Point was originally settled in the early 19th century by immigrants attracted by the prospect of lead mining. Several Cornish immigrants were among the first to live in the city. Many of the early Cornish dwellings in Mineral Point have been preserved at Pendarvis, a state operated historic site. As of the census of 2000, there were 867 people, 303 households, and 252 families residing in