Tar—the black gold?

Tar processing was one of the side jobs of the common people in the past. It also led to an economic boom and was a product of great importance to merchants in Skellefteå. Jörgen Andersson discusses how tar processing has influenced the region from the 16th century onward.
A joint event with Skellefteå Museum.
Photo: Ernst and Carl Häggquist, Skellefteå Museum.