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Filename: afl03_aerofilms_a20892.jpg

Size: 4340 x 4349 (7.1MB)

Date: 2nd February 1949

Source: Historic England

Credit: Historic England Archive Aerofilms C

Source: English Heritage Images

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London Brick Company EAW020892

LONDON BRICK COMPANY, near Kempston, Bedfordshire, 1949. Aerial view. A series of chimneys rise through the fog. By 1936 the London Brick Company was recognised as the largest brickworks in the world, employing over 2, 000 people and manufacturing over 500 million bricks per year. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This aerial photograph captures the grandeur and industrial might of the London Brick Company in 1949. Located near Kempston, Bedfordshire, this sprawling brickworks complex was a sight to behold. The image reveals a dense blanket of fog enveloping the area, adding an air of mystery and intrigue. The focal point of the photo is undoubtedly the series of chimneys that rise majestically through the mist. These towering structures symbolize not only the company's dominance in brick manufacturing but also its impact on local employment. With over 2,000 workers employed here, it was a bustling hive of activity. By 1936, when this picture was taken, the London Brick Company had already earned its reputation as the largest brickworks in existence. Its production capacity exceeded a staggering 500 million bricks per year – an impressive feat by any standard. As we gaze at this historical snapshot from above, we are transported back to an era where industry reigned supreme. The photograph serves as a testament to human ingenuity and progress while reminding us of our ability to shape landscapes both physically and economically. Preserved within Historic England Archive Aerofilms Collection, this image offers us a glimpse into our past – one that is shrouded in mist yet filled with ambition and achievement.

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