DJJohnny Visits Bank Quay - Part 3A - Soap & Water

SOAP & WATER - PART A
DJJohnny has been continuing his history of Bank Quay, in Warrington, this time looking at soap manufacturing. Joseph Crosfield & Sons, and Lever Brothers - the names of the original soap making companies at Bank Quay, have been on the site for over 200 years and have a rich history that is summarised in this video. This is the first (Part A) of two parts, called “Soap and Water”, that summarises Soap and Chemical manufacture at Bank Quay. This video looks at how Joseph Crosfield set up his new soapary on the banks of the river Mersey, in the early 19th century and his rival William Lever, who set up another soap factory right next door! I would like to thank Culture Warrington (Warrington Museum, Art Gallery and Library) for their continued help in making these short videos and images used. Thanks also to Warrington Memories Facebook group for images & information and in particular to Alan Barton and Sean Clemo. I would also like to thank Alison McConnell and Barry Lawson for their great help, all of which is very much appreciated.