The Buckley brick corniche at Doha"

Doha, Qatar

1994

In February 1984, a consignment of Buckley Bricks was shipped from Castle Fire Brick Company, then called Butterley's, to Doha. Doha was a pearl fishing community before the oil revenue started rolling in and part of the new-found wealth went on the construction of a huge, eight mile or so corniche out of Buckley brick! The shipment was accompanied by Colin Davies, from Ewloe Green. Albert Fox told me about the consignment. At the time my daughter, Robina's husband was working and the family were living in Doha. When I informed them of the arrival of Mr Davies and the bricks, they met him and invited him for a meal, which he accepted. This photo was taken about ten years after it was built. The Sheraton Hotel is in the background.

Author: Roberts, Gladys Lloyd

The Buckley brick corniche at Doha"

Doha, Qatar

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