101 things to do with bricks: accessorise

"A red clay brick designed and sold by skateboarding brand Supreme is on sale on eBay for up to $1,000 (£772), after selling out in a single day. The item, part of the New York brand’s accessories line that has previously included a hammer, calculator and fire extinguisher, is branded with Supreme’s logo and has been highly anticipated by fashion gurus since its preview last month." From: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/sep/30/red-clay-brick-selling-for-up-to-1000-on-ebay

And how it could be used to build an actual building:
https://www.theguardian.com/global/shortcuts/2016/oct/02/supreme-folly-how-much-would-it-cost-to-build-a-cathedral-using-the-28-designer-brick

Unfortunately, I was unaware of this when it was affordable, otherwise it would be in my motley collection!

Update via Facebook's Brick of the Day - more details on the Supreme Brick:

https://www.buzzfeed.com/ikrd/brick?bffb&utm_term=.pwbkOK3M1#.hfxXp0L9l

Medieval Tiles in the news - Westgate, Oxford

  

The 13th century tile pavement uncovered at Westgate Oxford 

© Oxford Archaeology

 

"The tiles were probably made near Newbury in West Berkshire and are of the 'Stabbed Wessex' type, whose main period of use was between AD 1280 – 1350."

Full story at: http://www.culture24.org.uk/history-and-heritage/archaeology/art558663-You-always-find-the-best-stuff-on-the-last-day-Unearthing-a-medieval-tile-floor-at-Westgate-Oxford

Bricks help win an archaeological award ...

Bricks help to win the British Archaeological Award for the Best Community Engagement Project - well done to the people of Cleenish & Killesher!

There's also a website for the project, including how the bricks were used:  http://www.battlesbricksandbridges.org/arney-brick.php

Remains of 17th century buildings found in Hull's old town

Sadly, save for a few bricks that have been analysed and kept for posterity, the relics look destined for the scrap heap as work continues in earnest. Mr George said: "There was always the possibility of building remains being found. We have planned for this." Hull Dail Mail 13th July 2016

More on the story at: http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/remains-of-17th-century-buildings-found-in-hull-s-old-town/story-29508629-detail/story.html

Journal: York Historian Volume 32

• "There is no trace of it in the Minster glass now": An investigation into the east window of St. Martin's Coney Street and its eighteenth-century acquisition by York Minster. - Katie Harrison
• York's Phoenix and Allbion Foundries. - Bill Fawcett
• Clementhorpe Maltings, York. - Jayne Rimmer
• A.W.N. Pugin and the East Window at St. George's Roman Catholic Church in York. - Ingrid Brown