First Plastic in the World
FIRST PLASTIC IN THE WORLD
Known as “parkesine“, invented by
Alexander Parkes.
First made near this site,1866
At the Parkesine Works
(Berkshire Road / Wallis Road, Hackney Wick)
Page updated: 15 Jun 2010
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