Talk

Dyeing to Know: How Salt Brings Colour to Life

6 November 2025
7pm-8pm
£6

David Nellist will explore the history of dyes and pigments.

David Nellist will explore the history of dyes and pigments from the earliest times and how salt and its by-products bring colour to life by helping dyes and pigments bond more effectively to materials, especially in fabric dyeing.

This event is part of the ‘Wonders of Colour’ programme, supported by the Royal Society of Chemistry.

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