#galligu

Ever heard of galligu? If you’ve worked in areas like Runcorn, Widnes, St Helens, or near the Sankey Canal, you’ve likely encountered this unique and sometimes tricky material.

Read our latest blog to uncover the history and challenges of #galligu

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#gea

Little wonder really that a new church was needed. The Old St Mary's Church in Widnes was built on the chemical waste, galligu. Opened in 1858, St Mary's was fast sinking into the ground when it had to be closed in the early 1900s. #stmaryswidnes #galligu