As a society, our aim and Mission Statement is to bring awareness and recognition to the global community of Joseph Priestley's achievements in Birstall and Heckmondwike [1733 - 1804]. To celebrate and honor his legacy and to promote his contribution towards education, science, religion and politics for the greater good of humanity.
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Who was Joseph Priestley?

Joseph Priestley was an English scientist and one of the key developers in the discovery of oxygen (1774-1776). He was born in Fieldhead, near Leeds (Yorkshire), and later moved to Birmingham, London and eventually Northumberland (Pennsylvania). Priestley was a clergyman and political theorist and he wrote over 150 books that advanced liberal, political and religious thought at the time.

Joseph Priestley discovered the gas oxygen, which he called dephlogisticated air, he discovered the eraser, and he even discovered carbonated drinks! Next time you drink a can of fizzy pop you have Priestley to thank.
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