Making North

Discover the alchemy of artificial silk through fact, fiction and film. Who were the Lancashire people producing filaments with a strong molecular structure used in colourful fashions and car tyres? What was it like for Salford and Eccles MP Hazel Blears to work as a student on the manufacturing floor of the local Cussons soap factory? With author A T Boyle, hear about the factory open 24/7 so that a honey-like liquid could flow continuously under Viscose Alley, and how manufacturing is making a comeback in the north. Part of the Colours, Community and Chemistry exhibition and Manchester Science Festival 2014.

Suitable for
11-13
14-15
16-17
18+

Admission
Booking required via Eventbrite – http://makingnorth.eventbrite.co.uk In order to keep our events programme affordable to everyone, please make a donation. Suggested donation £3

Website
http://www.phm.org.uk/whatson/making-north/

Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk//nw000164?id=EVENT501216