Statue of Sir John Brunner

While working there one of its chemists, Ludwig Mond decided to leave and build a factory to produce alkali by the ammonia-soda process, and Brunner joined him as a partner.

The factory was built at Winnington, and in time it became the largest producer of soda (a type of alkali) in the world.

Brunner then took an interest in politics, and was elected as the Liberal Member of Parliament for Northwich, holding the seat for over 30 years.

By 1871 Mond had determined to build a factory to produce alkali by this process, and in this project he was joined by Brunner.

He was selected as candidate for the newly created parliamentary constituency of Northwich,[8] and at the general election of 1855 he won the seat.

[9] He success was short-lived, as the Liberal Party were unable to form a stable government, and Brunner lost his seat at the general election the following year.

[19] The figure is life size, depicting Brunner standing, with a beard, wearing a morning coat, his left thumb in his trouser pocket, and his right arm outstretched.

[21] Shortly after the statue's unveiling an article in the local press said that it "is a fine piece of creative sculpture", praising its "vigour and energy" and expressing the opinion that "it will form a fitting companion monument to the late Dr.

[18] Hartwell et al. comment in the Buildings of England series that Brunner's statue is "much more forthcoming" than that of Mond.