Background
Jackson, William Arthur was born on July 24, 1927 in Manchester, Lancshire, England. Son of Arthur and Margaret Jackson.
Jackson, William Arthur was born on July 24, 1927 in Manchester, Lancshire, England. Son of Arthur and Margaret Jackson.
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, University Manchester, 1950. Master of Science in History of Medicine, University Manchester, 1996.
Deptl. manager Hough, Hoseason & Company Ltd., Manchester, 1950—1951. Works chemist McClure, Young & Company Ltd., London, 1951—1952. Works manager Biorex Laboratories Ltd., 1952—1953.
Pharmacist manager Her Majesty Stronach Chemists Ltd., Middlesex, England, 1953—1957, HG Pilling Chemists Ltd., Manchester and Salford, England, 1962—1992.
Honorary keeper of collection Medical School Museum University Manchester, 1995—2002. Fellow: Royal Pharmaceutical Society Great Britain. Member: International Academy for History of Pharmacy, British Society for History of Pharmacy (president 1991-1992, Leslie Matthews medal 1998), Manchester Pharmaceutical Association 1995-1999.
Married Audrey Harris. Children: Nicola Margaret, David William Arthur(deceased), Elizabeth Suzanne.