Wednesday 16 April 2025
Works visit. DSF Refractories & Minerals Ltd.
Friden, Newhaven, Buxton, Derbyshire.
Refractories are materials that are designed to withstand very harsh conditions in processes such as iron and steel, cement, glass, petrochemicals and ceramics.
DSF have kindly offered the society an opportunity to see how refractory products are made. Click here for further information.
There is a limit of twelve visitors. Please advise Mike Chapman if you would like to attend: chapman481@btinternet.com

Friday 20 June 2025
Works visit. W.H. Collier Ltd, Brick Manufacturer.
Church Lane, Mark’s Tey, Colchester.
W.H. Collier Ltd have kindly agreed to host a visit by the Society to see traditional hand-made brickmaking. The date is the day before the Society’s AGM in Colchester.
Click here for further details. Please advise Mike Chapman if you would like to attend: chapman481@btinternet.com

Saturday 21 June 2025
Annual General Meeting: Roman Circus Visitor Centre, Colchester, Essex
The AGM will commence at 11.15 a.m.
Tour of the Roman circus in the afternoon.
For further details:
AGM Notice
Colchester map and travel advice
2024 Society Accounts
Minutes of AGM held on 15 June 2024.
Contact: Mike Chapman, chapman481@btinternet.com

Wednesday 24 September 2025
Autumn Meeting: Lincolnshire: Gainsborough
A joint event organised SHLA (Society for Lincolnshire History & Archaeology) and the British Brick Society. led by Ken Redmore and Stewart Squires, the event will include an introductory talk on the use of bricks in Gainsborough, followed by a walking tour of the town. Click here for further details and booking form.