The Wellcome Research Laboratories

Abstract

IT is a remarkable sign of the times when the head of a firm principally distinguished for the introduction into this country of American methods of dealing with drugs, i.e. by putting them up in new and convenient shapes and doses, goes out of his way to fit up extensive research laboratories. This is what Mr. Wellcome has done. In 1896 laboratories were established in the business premises of the firm in Snow Hill. Now, after four years, during which the work continued to grow, it has been found necessary to give a complete house to the department. A well-built modern house has been secured at No. 6 King Street, Snow Hill, and has been converted into a series of three commodious and well-fitted laboratories, a library and office, and a store-room and workshop-laboratory. Each laboratory is self-contained, and each is connected with the other and with the directors' office by means of telephones. The basement contains a good-sized electric motor, and a dark room for polarimetric and photographic work. Use has been made of the electric mains to heat radiators for the distillation of ether, benzene and other inflammable liquids. The whole is under the direction of Dr. T. B. Power, F.I.C., who has a staff of four assistants, all men who have been carefully selected for their attainments and skill in actual research.