Background: The London Brick Company began in the late 1800s in response to industrialization and the need for construction materials. Although named the London Brick Company, it was located in Bedfordshire due to the abundance of clay. The town of Stewartby was largely developed to provide worker housing for the brickworks. Further information can be found here: Hosted By Bedford Borough Council: London Brick Company in Stewartby
Explore: The complex is large, with both factory buildings and kilns remaining. There appears to be minimal care taken to preventing visitors. The fence has many holes that have evidently existed for a long time. The first stop is a kiln, which was visually interesting from the exterior.
Unfortunately, the "interior" was much less exciting. I may have missed something, but it essentially seemed to be just filled with loose bricks. It was a bit tough to scramble to the top and I did not find it worth the effort.
However, the industrial buildings offered much more urbex photography opportunities.
There wasn't much left behind, but there's still some beauty in the industrial space. Enough furniture and machinery remains to give clues as to each room's past life.
An easy and recommended explore!
Explore: The complex is large, with both factory buildings and kilns remaining. There appears to be minimal care taken to preventing visitors. The fence has many holes that have evidently existed for a long time. The first stop is a kiln, which was visually interesting from the exterior.
Unfortunately, the "interior" was much less exciting. I may have missed something, but it essentially seemed to be just filled with loose bricks. It was a bit tough to scramble to the top and I did not find it worth the effort.
However, the industrial buildings offered much more urbex photography opportunities.
There wasn't much left behind, but there's still some beauty in the industrial space. Enough furniture and machinery remains to give clues as to each room's past life.
An easy and recommended explore!
