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1893 The Heath brothers, [[Robert Heath ( | 1893 The Heath brothers, [[Robert Heath (1851-1932)|Robert]], Sir [[James Heath (1852-1942)|James]] and [[Arthur Howard Heath|Arthur]], formed the [[Birchenwood Colliery Co]]. They erected a modern coking and byproduct plant.<ref>The Times Apr 26, 1930</ref> | ||
1912 Description of the [[Benzole]] process.<ref>The Motor 1912/10/15</ref> | 1912 Description of the [[Benzole]] process.<ref>The Motor 1912/10/15</ref> | ||
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1893 The Heath brothers, Robert, Sir James and Arthur, formed the Birchenwood Colliery Co. They erected a modern coking and byproduct plant.[1]
1912 Description of the Benzole process.[2]
1913 Advertised a variety of by-products (coke, tar, pitch, creosote, ammonia, varnish) as well as Birchenwood Motor Spirit[3]
1913 The King and Queen inspected the Del Monte Process for producing benzole at the Birchenwood Colliery which was achieving 3 gallons of benzole from a ton of coal[4][5].
1925 When trade was severely depressed, the 3 Heath brothers took over the company and operated it at no profit to themselves to ensure employment for the people of Kidsgrove.
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