The Story of Brick-Kilns

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Title: Forgotten Gems: Exploring the Victorian Brick Kilns of Great Linford --- At Great Linford, tucked away amidst the modernity of Milton Keynes, lie two remarkable structures that harken back to a different era - the Victorian brick kilns. These majestic ovens, built in the late 1800s, served as the beating heart of the town's brick-making industry. Today, they stand as silent witnesses to a bygone era, where innovation and craftsmanship converged in pursuit of progress. As their name aptly suggests, the Victorian brick kilns were colossal, purpose-built ovens used…
Great Linford Brickworks

The Story of Brick-Kilns

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Title: Discover the History of Great Linford's Brick Kilns Great Linford boasts a fascinating connection to the construction industry with the presence of two Victorian brick kilns and the base of a third. These large ovens were used for making bricks and were built by a coal and lime merchant, George Osborn Price, in the late 1800s. Located next to the canal, the clay material for making bricks was easily accessible, and the canal provided a means for transporting bricks to various building projects. The iron bands around the kilns…