From Pugmill to Clamp - Brickmaking in Bottesford

How the bricks were made in Bottesford's brickyard.
By Kate Pugh

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Photo:Picture 9. The wet, moulded brick is tipped from the mould and laid on the 'flat' to dry for a day. Later it will be set on the 'hack', a slightly raised wooden platform until it is dry enough for firing.

Picture 9. The wet, moulded brick is tipped from the mould and laid on the 'flat' to dry for a day. Later it will be set on the 'hack', a slightly raised wooden platform until it is dry enough for firing.

from the collection of Mrs. Round

This page was added by Kate Pugh on 28/06/2010.

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