In November 1886, Brunner embarked on a world tour and his return to Northwich on 2 July 1887 was greeted with great celebration, as he was extremely popular in the town, regarded as a kind and sympathetic employer and a generous benefactor.
Brunner embarked on a world tour and his return to Northwich on 2 July 1887 was greeted with great celebration. This was in November 1886. He was extremely popular in the town. The town was regarded as a kind and sympathetic employer. The town was regarded as a generous benefactor.