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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.

Table of Contents
1) Classification of bricks 2) The geology of brick clays 3) Clay winning and preparation 4) Moulding 5) Drying 6) Firing 7) Calcium silicate bricks 8) Transport 9) The brick itself 10) Further reading 11) Places to visit

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    Book Synopsis
    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.

    Table of Contents
    1) Classification of bricks 2) The geology of brick clays 3) Clay winning and preparation 4) Moulding 5) Drying 6) Firing 7) Calcium silicate bricks 8) Transport 9) The brick itself 10) Further reading 11) Places to visit

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