Brick was initially introduced to Britain by the Romans, and then re-introduced to Eastern and Southern England from the continent during the twelfth century. Its manufacture and use then spread rapidly, gradually replacing timber-framed buildings as the mail form of construction, particularly after the Great Fire of London in 1666. this book explains the manufacture and use of brick in England, revealing its characteristics and vulnerabilities. It also examines the survival of traditional brickwork and the practical methods to assess, construct, repair and maintain it, together with the necessary tools and materials. from the back cover.
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