Coming up next...Bob Roach and the History of the Chemical Industry in Widnes (and maybe Runcorn as well?)

The Orr's Zinc White Ltd Laboratories

The next Widnes Sci Bar will feature an insight into the origins of the Chemical Industry in Widnes, delivered by our very own Bob Roach. The Catalyst Centre in Mersey Road provides a series of splendid displays and films that transport  visitors along an amazing journey through the industrialisation of Chemistry, that the region experienced from the middle of the 19th century until the present day. From around 1840, the banks of the River Mersey drew some of the greatest names in Chemistry, who  in turn laid the foundations of an industry that gave its name in 1895, to Widnes Rugby League Football Club: "The Chemics" (although these days they are more often called the Vikings, after an earlier "business" visit!).  Bob will draw on his own background in Science and his passion for Local History to give us his own, personal take on what was and remains, one of the greatest achievements in the history of British Industry. The talk will be delivered on the second Wednesday in May at 7.30pm at the usual venue, the Hillcrest Hotel, Cronton, Widnes.