Author: CORDER-BIRCH, ADRIAN.
Title: Bricks, Buildings and Transport.
Description: Lavenham: The Lavenham Press, 2013. 9780956721914. 1st edition. A history of Mark Gentry, the Hedingham red brick industry, buildings, road and rail transport. "As a builder and later a brickmaker, Mark Gentry built and supplied bricks for many large buildings in and around London, particularly at Stratford, East and West Ham. He built the Guildhall School of Music on the Victoria Embankment and supplied bricks for Claridge's Hotel and many churches and schools. He even exported 'Hedingham reds' to Ireland, Egypt and Africa. The majority of bricks were transported by rail along the Colne Valley and Halstead Railway." 29.5cms x 21cms. Pp.192, many black & white and colour photos and illustrations by Christine Walker. Paperback. Scarce. VG.

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