NORTHWICH’S rightful place at the centre of the region’s chemical industry comes into focus this month.  

Marking 150 years since the founding of Brunner, Mond & Company in the town, Cheshire West and Chester Council's (CWAC) libraries and museums service have put together a weekend-long deep-dive into the town’s chemical industry heritage.

The celebration will include a lecture from an eminent chemist; a walking tour of the town with a noted local historian; a rare film screening; and free entry to the Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse for its local history fair.

Later in the week, six local primary schools will be visiting the Brunner Mond Gallery at the museum where they'll learn about the close relationship between the chemical industry and Northwich’s cultural heritage.

CWAC leader, Cllr Louise Gittins, said: “I’m delighted the council’s libraries, museums, and Northwich Town Council are working with other organisations to mark this significant anniversary.

"Free admission to Weaver Hall Museum on Saturday, October 21, will enable residents, their friends, and families to see for themselves the enormous contribution that Brunner and Mond have made to Northwich, and their enduring legacy.”

Northwich Town Council is supporting CWAC in organising the Brunner Mond Anniversary weekend.

Northwich town mayor, Cllr Jane Thomas, said: “I am especially pleased we’ll be visiting schools and conducting workshops for local children to educate them about the town we call home."

What’s happening, when, and where

Northwich Guardian: Chemist Dr Diana Leitch MBE will be giving a keynote lecture on the legacy of Brunner and MondChemist Dr Diana Leitch MBE will be giving a keynote lecture on the legacy of Brunner and Mond (Image: Newsquest)

Friday, October 20

Diana Leitch MBE, Trustee of the Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum will give a keynote talk about the lives and legacy of Brunner and Mond. This event is kindly supported by Waitrose & Partners, Northwich.

Lion Salt Works, Marston, at 7pm

Northwich Guardian: Paul Hurley is a prolific local history writerPaul Hurley is a prolific local history writer (Image: Newsquest)

Saturday, October 21

Local author and historian Paul Hurley will lead a walking heritage tour of Northwich Town Centre with a Brunner and Mond focus.

Starting from Weaver Hall Museum at 10.30am

Northwich Guardian: Entry to Weaver Hall Museum will be free for their local history fair Entry to Weaver Hall Museum will be free for their local history fair (Image: Newsquest)

Saturday, October 21

Weaver Hall Museum is offering free admission to all visitors and will be holding a local history fair. Groups taking part include the Lion Salt Works Trust and the Friends of Weaver Hall Museum.

Saturday, October 21 and Sun, October 22

The Regalette Cinema at Weaver Hall Museum will be screening the 1948 ICI short film about the founding of Brunner, Mond & Company.