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BRICKS AND BRICKMAKING
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By: |
Martin Hammond |
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ISBN 10: |
0747800677 |
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9780747800675 |
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Publisher: |
BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC |
Pub. date: |
29 March, 1990 |
Edition: |
2nd Revised edition |
Series: |
Shire Library No. 75 |
Pages: |
32 |
Description: |
Bricks were introduced to Britain by the Romans and reintroduced by Flemish craftsmen in the middle ages. This book gives an insight into the surprising variety of bricks, as well as a brief history of brickmaking, descriptions of hand and machine moulding, drying, the use of kilns and firing. |
Synopsis: |
Bricks were introduced to Britain by the Romans and reintroduced by Flemish craftsmen in the middle ages. Until the early nineteenth century they were made in numerous small brickyards supplying local needs, but eventually increasing demand led to the invention of improved brickmaking machines and kilns. This book gives an insight into the surprising variety of bricks, as well as a brief history of brickmaking, descriptions of hand and machine moulding, drying, the use of kilns and firing. Despite competition from newer materials, brick still holds its own as a facing material and traditional methods still survive in the smaller yards. |
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illustrations |
Publication: |
UK |
Imprint: |
Shire Publications Ltd |
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