THE BRITISH BRICK
SOCIETY
If your interests in Local History, Architectural History, Industrial History or Family History has any connection with brick then you may be interested in .......
The
Society, founded in 1972, promotes the study and recording of all aspects of
the archaeology and history of bricks, brickmaking and brickwork. Members are
drawn from many backgrounds - geologists, archaeologists, schoolteachers,
artists, historians, brickmakers, bricklayers, architects, engineers, etc. Some
have a professional interest in a particular aspect of the subject, for others
membership is an extension of a general interest or hobby. All share a
fascination for the history and development of the manufacture and use of
bricks.
There are currently about 300 members in the United
Kingdom with overseas members in, for example: Australia, Austria, Belgium,
Greece, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, Switzerland and the United States
of America.
The
Society's newsletter, "INFORMATION", mailed to members three times
each year, features articles and reports of interest to members with accounts
of Society, and member activities. Back
issues are available as downloadable PDF files here.
Regular
visits are organized to buildings, towns, archaeological sites and brickworks.
One such visit is organised in conjunction with the June Annual General
Meeting. Meetings are
held in various parts of the country to enable the widely spread membership to
take part.
Membership
is open to all at an annual subscription of £10. A special reduced rate applies to members of the
Brick Section of the British Archaeological Association (see Membership
Application Form for details). Overseas members are welcomed at the same
subscription rate as UK members. However, subscriptions are payable in
Sterling only and for reasons of economy, INFORMATION is sent
printed paper rate by surface mail.
Wanted
Lecturer for International Clay
Technology Association Meeting (North West branch)
To cover the history of the architectural side of the brick industry, this would typically include buildings generallyor large civil engineering projects (railways, canals etc). A comparison of current and historic practices and features could be included. The organisation represents a large section of the brick and tile industry. The Association was founded in 2006as a result of a merger between the Institute of Clay Technology and the Institute of Materials, Minerals andMining. The aim is to promote heavy clay technology on a UK and international basis and to provide itsmembers with opportunities to broaden their professional outlook. ICTa aims to achieve this by providingmembers with a wider range of technical meetings and education through the local meetings. Further details:http://www.iom3.org/divisions/icta/about.htm
The North West Branch operates from Manchester/Wigan/Accrington area and
includes Hanson, Ibstock and
Weinerberger who are the big three producers in the UK. The membership
also includes production, design
and sales staff and suppliers to the industry. The scope of ages is also
quite wide. Lecture for 30- 45 minutes.
Venue: Cheadle Hulme near
Stockport. Date: Thursday 3rd April 2008, 7.00pm. Contact:
Alex Johnston, Denton Kiln and Technical Manager. Spade Works. Windmill
Lane Denton.
Manchester M34 2JF; Tel: +44
(0)161 320 7215, Fax: +44 (0) 161 320
4267, Email: alex.johnston@wienerberger.com