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First Marketing of Beecham's Pills
- When
- 1842
- Where
- Wigan
Beecham's Pills, a laxative invented by Thomas Beecham, were first marketed about 1842 in Wigan, Lancashire.
The pills were invented by Thomas Beecham (1820–1907). Source evidence states they were first marketed about 1842 in Wigan, Lancashire. St Helens is identified as the founder's home town, but the specific marketing location cited is Wigan.
Sources
- Beecham's Pills Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-09
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