Difference between revisions of "1899 Brickworks at Walters Ash"
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'''WALTERS ASH FARM''' is the property at the far east in the parish, opposite Bradenham turn. | '''WALTERS ASH FARM''' is the property at the far east in the parish, opposite Bradenham turn. | ||
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| − | Thomas Bristow, a stone merchant, bought the farm in | + | Thomas Bristow, a stone merchant, bought the farm in 1896 in order to start a brickworks, the clay there being very suitable for bricks. |
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| − | The last burn of bricks was in 1963 when his son Archibald Charles (known as Ben) retired. Two houses were built with the bricks from this for May and Beryl, two of Tom’s grand-daughters. | + | The last burn of bricks was in 1963 when his son Archibald Charles (known as Ben) retired. Two houses were built with the bricks from this for May and Beryl, two of Tom’s grand-daughters. |
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Revision as of 05:18, 1 November 2020
| 1899 Brickworks at Walters Ash | |
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| Year | 1899 |
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| Author | Jill Bristow |
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| Social Period | Category:1800's |
WALTERS ASH FARM is the property at the far east in the parish, opposite Bradenham turn.
THE PLAN
Thomas Bristow, a stone merchant, bought the farm in 1896 in order to start a brickworks, the clay there being very suitable for bricks.
THE START
The brickworks was launched on Jan 13th 1896. (T.BRISTOW & BROS)
FAMOUS
“Naphill Hand Made Bricks” as they became known, were sought after for their colour of soft mauves mingled with a soft red, long after a factory made, cheaper, commodity had virtually stolen the market.
THE CLOSE
The last burn of bricks was in 1963 when his son Archibald Charles (known as Ben) retired. Two houses were built with the bricks from this for May and Beryl, two of Tom’s grand-daughters.