| Administrative History | The United Alkali Co Ltd was formed on 1 Nov 1890 by the amalgamation of 48 chemical firms located on the Tyne, in Scotland, Ireland and Lancs. Additional works were acquired subsequently. Series 1-15 relate to the central administration of the company, and also include records of general significance, or records which relate to more than one site. For records emanating from, or specifically relating to, individual works of the company (including records of predecessor firms), see series 16. |