Joseph Priestley and Sweet Briar Hall brown plaque

This brown commemorative plaque records: Sweet Briar Hall Built late 15th century, the octagonal bay added 16th century. It was occupied from 1758-61 by Jos. Priestley, Scientist, while Unitarian minister. Undamaged by the great fire of 1583 which reached the adjoining building Recorded plaque organisation: Rotary Club of Nantwich, Nantwich Civic Society.

Dr Joseph Priestley FRS LLD was a significant scientist and theologian who discovered oxygen and made contributions to electricity; he lived at Sweet Briar Hall from 1758-61 while serving as a Unitarian minister.