Synthonia is short for Synthetic Ammonia, a product produced by chemical company

I.C.I. Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) was a British chemical company. It was, for much of its history, the largest manufacturer in Britain. It was formed by the merger of four leading British chemical companies in 1926. Its headquarters were at Mi ...

ICI produced this product at one of its many plants in Billingham in the 20th century. Many local facilities took on the name due to sponsorship from this local firm including

Billingham Synthonia F.C. Billingham Synthonia Football Club is a association football, football club based in Stokesley, North Yorkshire, England. Nicknamed the "Synners", they are currently members of the and play at the Stokesley Sports Complex in Stokesley, North Y ...

, Cricket Club and Synthonia Scout troop to name just a few.

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