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Knowle Lane Brickworks"

Knowle Lane Brickworks, Buckley

1861

The size of bricks was regulated from 1769. Firebricks were often made outsize. R Ashton and Company fired a huge 14" brick. Blue refactory brick allowed a detailed design.

Author: Anon

Tags

Year = 1861

Building = Industrial

Landscape = Industrial

Transport = Rail

Work = Heavy Industry

Extra = Visual Arts

Extra = Pre 1900

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