Building with Period Bricks

Brickmaking is a time-honoured tradition in the UK.

The material has been used for home building for hundreds of years and many properties nationwide retain their original facades.

Thanks to the versatility of patterns and the different colours available, period bricks can add extra interest to a project. Plus, they aren’t necessarily limited to traditional-style buildings.

In the past, the UK had hundreds of brickworks that took their clay from local deposits. This produced units with distinct shades, textures and sizes, with clear regional identity. For example, the typical London brick colour is yellow, whereas versions from the midlands are normally red, due to the different components that exist in the c

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