References to Scottish drainage and sanitary improvement
— 13/03/2015References to Scottish drainage and sanitary improvement. 1823 – James Smith – (3 January
Read moreArticles associated with Scotlands brick and tile manufacturing industry – directly and indirectly.
References to Scottish drainage and sanitary improvement. 1823 – James Smith – (3 January
Read moreFound Manuel Works, Whitecross J G Stein product. Stein, Castlecary Fireclay Works, Castlecary, Stirlingshire.
Read moreAlexander Hurll was co-owner of Reichmann & Co. (Alexander was the younger brother of Peter and Mark
Read moreSource WIKI – Sir Robert McAlpine, 1st Baronet who founded the eponymous company was born in 1847
Read moreMany thanks to Chris Tilney for this information. (Note – SBH – There appears to be no ‘Robson’
Read more(Note – SBH – I have added this small article to my site as although this is not a Scottish
Read moreJ & M Craig, Perceton Fireclay Works, Dreghorn, Ayrshire supplied firebricks to S L Merchant Company
Read moreI am now certain this is another example of a Scottish company manufacturing bricks for a customer and
Read moreBo’ness Firth of Forth on 14/03/2014. Katie Crockett is out on a brick hunt! . . . . . . .
Read moreIf anyone wants to come and have a viewing then please get in touch. Free tour and free coffee! . . .
Read more24/04/1975 – The Scotsman – Scotland’s brickmakers build Scotland’s future. Scottish
Read moreThis is a fascinating article on the Scottish brickmaking industry. It was published in 1869 and highlights
Read moreMany thanks to Peggy Edwards from California for the photographs and information detailed here. FaceBook
Read moreThe Scottish Employers’ Council for the Clay Industries. The intervention by the government during
Read moreIt appears that the Canadians, particularly in the Montreal area once used Scottish firebricks to clad
Read moreThe Scottish Heritage Angel Awards are supported by the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation. They were established
Read moreScottish refractories – some tales of the early days By J. McWilliam, director, United Fireclay
Read moreBy Kenneth W Sanderson A must-read if you are at all interested in the subject of the Scottish brick
Read moreThese two balls were found at the Manuel Works, Whitecross during ground levelling activities. They measure
Read moreForth & Clyde Iron Company, Falkirk. Manufacturers of registers, rangers, stoves, rainwater goods,
Read moreFrom a leaflet entitled Stein – 2 taper system – “anticipate the needs of industry”
Read moreStein, Castlecary Fireclay Works, Castlecary, Stirlingshire. Stein, Manuel Firebrick and Refractory Works,
Read moreStein, Castlecary Fireclay Works, Castlecary, Stirlingshire. Stein, Manuel Firebrick and Refractory Works,
Read moreStein, Castlecary Fireclay Works, Castlecary, Stirlingshire. Stein, Manuel Firebrick and Refractory Works,
Read moreDuring 2014, I found a Carbofrax brick on shores of the Firth Of Forth, Nr Edinburgh. I suspected this
Read moreTanya Martin Ceramics. Tanya is an artist working predominantly with clay. She studied ceramics in Stroud
Read moreIt is suggested that wherever there is mention of the term ‘brickfield’ then it is entirely
Read moreNames given to Scottish workmen involved in trades including brickmaking and building. Despite the glamorous
Read moreThomson & Lockerbie, Glasgow – Brick and Earthenware Kilns. Patent dated 16/09/1853. Below
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