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Three handmade clay bricks from the St. Giles' Buildings on Southampton Street, Reading. The bricks are believed to date from circa 1725.
These three handmade clay bricks came from the St. Giles' Buildings (previously the Parish Workhouse) on Southampton Street, Reading, when it was being demolished. The bricks are believed to date from circa 1725.

3 bricks: ceramic

‘Bricks and Tiles’ document in accession file – ‘Site: St. Giles’ Buildings, Southampton Street, Reading. // No. of Bricks or Tiles: 3 // Date Removed From Site: August, 1958. // Approximate Date: Circ. 1725. // These bricks were taken from St. Giles’ Buildings (originally the Parish Workhouse) when it was being demolished in August, 1958.’, MERL 'Handwritten catalogue' form – 8 3/4 inch x 4 inch x 2 1/2 inch

1725 - 1725