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The Firebrick Works
Built in early 1900s and at that time nearly all the output was despatched by barge to power stations. In the 1950s it was sent out by rail. 80% went to the UK power stations and the rest exported to Australia, Egypt, India, Iceland and Sweden. They used Lister fire clay from Denton Burn.
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I am interested in the reference to Lister fire clay. Robert Lister, a fire-brick manufacturer born in Whickham was a direct ancestor of mine. Can anyone tell me more about the Lister connection, or of any Lister 'heritage' in the area?
Posted by: Pauline Wardle at December 15, 2008 11:11 PM