2011
SJ6873 : Canal and chemical works north of Rudheath, Cheshire
taken 13 years ago, near to Lostock Green, Cheshire West And Chester, England
Canal and chemical works north of Rudheath, Cheshire
The large chemical works occupies land on both sides of the Trent and Mersey Canal. Off to the right here are very extensive waste lime beds. The industry is based on the extraction of salt from the ground.
The original Brunner Mond Company was formed as a partnership in 1873 (becoming a limited company in 1881) by John Brunner and Ludwig Mond. They built Winnington Works in Northwich, Cheshire and produced their first soda ash in 1874. Following many takeovers and mergers, including ICI, the company is a now a subsidiary of Tata Chemicals Limited, part of the Tata Group of India. (Information from Wikipedia).
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