THE BRITISH BRICK
SOCIETY
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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.
European Days of Jewish Culture and Heritage - Sunday
6 September until Wednesday 16 September 2009
This year the European Days of Jewish Culture and Heritage
will run from Sunday 6 September until Wednesday 16 September, as there
are many associated events in addition to the opening of synagogues and
heritage sites. A list of the synagogues can be downloaded here.