York Handmade secures prestigious contract for new Swiss Hotel
Prestigious contract for new Swiss Hotel
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It's the pinnacle of perfection for York Handmade
A hat-trick of heritage contracts.
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YHM Events - Where to see us
York Handmade Brick's area sales managers will be exhibiting our products at the following self-build shows. Click on the article for a list of shows and dates where you can see examples of our products and ask our sales force for advice helping you make the right choice of brick for your project.
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Predictions for 2024
A look back at 2023 and predictions for 2024
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10,000 bricks for state of the art development in Cork
Supplying the bricks for state of the art development.
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York Handmade secures £580,00 contract for pioneering Manchester development
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Grant to improve energy efficiency
Grant award to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.
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£1.5M investment in state-of-the-art machinery
Huge investment in new machinery to open a new chapter in illustrious history.
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Handmade bricks for Yorkshire Mowbray Hall
55,000 bricks for Mowbray Hall, Yorkshire
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York Handmade project nominated for prestigious Stirling prize
York Handmade was selected primarily for the colour and the character of its brick.
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York Handmade Short-listed for two awards at the brick Oscars
Short-listed in two categories at the Brick Awards.
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Specially manufactured bricks for Esher home
“We were sold – at once. We chose York Handmade’s red Old Clamp blend..."
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York Handmade bricks in prestigious Yorkshire housing development
Bricks worth £150,000 for the site, developed by Yorkshire developer Jack Lunn (Properties) Ltd,
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Maxima bricks for All Steels Trading Thirsk office
8,000 handmade bricks for new All Steels Trading office.
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New North Yorkshire Housing Development
Specially-manufactured bricks for a contemporary development in Northallerton’s bustling High Street.
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York Handmade Brick Company: 'We can ride out this vicious storm and emerge stronger' - York Press
An excellent bit of coverage for York Handmade Brick in the York Press.
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YORK HANDMADE’S “EXCELLENT YEAR” HELPS TO TACKLE THE CHALLENGES OF CORONAVIRUS
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has enjoyed the most successful 12 months in its 30-year history.
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Why York Handmade is built on sustainable foundations
This sustainable nature of bricks is something of which we are very proud here at York Handmade. We are very careful to manage and monitor the many things that brick-makers do that affect the environment.
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York Handmade comes to the rescue of devastated village church
Minskip church donated with free bricks
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60 Not out! David Armitage celebrates a lifetime in brick
"I have thoroughly enjoyed my 60 years in the brick industry, meeting some wonderful characters"
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York Handmade highly commended at brick Oscars
Highly commended at the 2021 brick awards
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Coveted award for Surrey residential development
National award for Best Boutique Development.
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It's the final brick in the wall for loyal Denis
Denis retires after 32 years loyal service
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Why we hope to play a starring role in this years brick Oscars
The 2021 brick awards.
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York Handmade builds on its Green Credentials
Enhancing our green credentials.
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Handmade bricks for Magdelene College Library
300,000 handmade bricks for historic building
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Bricks for North Yorkshire residential housing development
262,000 specially-manufactured bricks for the contemporary development at Ferrensby, near Harrogate.
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3 New North Yorkshire Residential Developments
160,000 bricks for three residential development sites in North Yorkshire
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A Dickens of a job for York Handmade
69-71 Micklegate, York, Renovation bricks
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Thousands of high quality bricks for Lancer Square development in the heart of Kensington.
Thousands of high quality bricks for Lancer Square, Kensington.
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YORK HANDMADE PLAYS PIVOTAL ROLE IN NEW PORTERS’ LODGE AT HISTORIC CAMBRIDGE COLLEGE
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has played a pivotal role in the creation of a new Porters’ Lodge at Jesus College, Cambridge.
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YORK HANDMADE PLAYS PIVOTAL ROLE IN STUNNING NORTH YORKSHIRE DEVELOPMENT
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has played a significant role in a stunning new North Yorkshire residential development.
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YORK HANDMADE PLAYS PIVOTAL ROLE IN MARYLEBONE DEVELOPMENT
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has provided thousands of bricks and arches for a stunning new London residential development.
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YORK HANDMADE COMPLETES £60,000 ORDER FOR ST ALBANS CATHEDRAL
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has provided 30,000 bricks for the restoration of the historic St Albans Cathedral in Hertfordshire.
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YORK HANDMADE PROVIDES 100,000 BRICKS FOR STUNNING RIBA STIRLING PRIZE RUNNER-UP
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company supplied 100,000 bricks to London Bridge Station, the runner-up in this year’s prestigious RIBA Stirling Prize for architecture.
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YORK HANDMADE PLAYS PIVOTAL ROLE IN STUNNING NEW CHURCH RESTORATION
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has played a crucial role in the restoration of one of Scotland’s most iconic churches.
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YORK HANDMADE PLAYS PIVOTAL ROLE IN RENAISSANCE OF ICONIC LAKE DISTRICT INN
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has played a pivotal role in the transformation of one of the Lake District’s most iconic inns.
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YORK HANDMADE PROVIDES 30,000 BRICKS FOR NEW CHAPTER IN HALIFAX LIBRARY'S STORY
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has provided 30,000 bricks for the new multi-million Central Library and Archives in Halifax, which officially opened on Saturday (September 9).
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YORK HANDMADE PLAYS PIVOTAL ROLE IN MAGNIFICENT NEW POCKLINGTON SCHOOL ART BUILDING
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has played a pivotal role in the creation of the magnificent new Art and Design Building at Pocklington School.
York Handmade, based at Alne, near Easingwold, supplied 31,000 bricks for the exterior of the new £2.5 million building, together with 4300 terracotta tiles for the interior floor.
The contract is worth £78,000 for York Handmade, one of the leading independent brickmakers in the UK.
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STUNNING NEW CONTROL TOWER BUILT FROM UNIQUE YORK HANDMADE BRICKS
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has played an important role in the creation of a stunning new airfield control tower at Brackley in Buckinghamshire.
York Handmade, based at Alne, near Easingwold, supplied 100,000 specially-made bricks for the hexagonal control tower at Turweston Airfield.
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YORK HANDMADE PLAYS PIVOTAL ROLE IN WESTGATE CENTRE REDEVELOPMENT IN OXFORD
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has played an important role in the radical redevelopment of the Westgate Centre in Oxford.
York Handmade, based at Alne, near Easingwold, supplied 115,000 bricks for the exterior of the flagship John Lewis store, one of the anchor tenants of the new-look Westgate Centre.
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The York Handmade Brick Company wins prestigious health and safety award
The York Handmade Brick Company, based at Alne, near Easingwold has won a prestigious award for its outstanding health and safety record.
The award, presented by the British Ceramic Confederation, recognises the crucial work that The York Handmade Brick Company has done in enhancing workplace safety over the years.
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MEET THE BOSS: GUY ARMITAGE YORK HANDMADE BRICK
Guy Armitage became the managing director of the award-winning York Handmade Brick Company, based at Alne, near Easingwold, last year. Guy, aged 40, is the sixth generation of the Armitage family to work in the brick industry, a record which dates back to 1824. He takes over as managing director from his father David, who remains chairman of York Handmade.
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York Handmade Praised For "Magnificent" Work At Highgate School
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has played a pivotal role in the construction of a brand-new building for one of London’s leading independent schools.
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York Handmade Beats Off European Competition to Land Garden Centre Contract
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has beaten off tough European competition to land a prestigious contract to provide bricks for the £1 million transformation of Dean’s Garden Centre in Stockton-on-the-Forest, near York.
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Long Bricks Used to Create a Stunning 21st Century Home
York Handmade Bricks Used to Stunning Effect On BDA Award Entry Home
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30,000 bricks for new chapter in Halifax Library's History
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has provided 30,000 bricks for the new Central Library and Archive in Halifax.
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Laying foundations to save lives
A new life-saving defibrillator has been installed at the headquarters of the York Handmade Brick Company at Alne, near Easingwold.
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York Handmade lays the foundations for Oscar glory
Stutterer, a heartfelt British drama produced by North Yorkshire filmmaker Serena Armitage, has been nominated for an Oscar.
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Construction of the flagship Saïd Business School in Oxford
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has played a crucial role in the construction of the flagship Saïd Business School in Oxford.
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Handmade Bricks to inspire
Video interview with York Handmade Bricks Chairman David Armitage
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York brick firm lends a helping hand to rehouse former British soldiers
The York Handmade Brick Company has joined forces with hundreds of volunteers, including the Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry, to help BBC’s DIY SOS team transform a derelict Manchester street into homes for ex-servicemen
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York Handmade Brick celebrate 25 years of brick manufacturing
As this is our 25th Anniversary year, we thought we would celebrate with a little history of our life and times at Alne since 1988.
It was then that the capital of the York Handmade Brick Company (previously the Alne Brick Co.) was acquired by David Armitage and Tim Bristow. A few years later David Armitage became the sole owner of York Handmade and was later joined by his son Guy who is now a Director of the company.
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70000 bricks to Carmelite House
York Handmade Brick Company has completed a £100k deal to deliver 70,000 bricks to Carmelite House, the former headquarters of the Daily Mail, on the Victoria Embankment in Central London.
The Alne-based company created a special brick from its Maxima range for the project.
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York Handmade provides 90000 bricks for The Shard
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company is supplying 90,000 bricks to the iconic 87- storey Shard in south east London, which is now Europe’s tallest commercial building.
The contract is worth £90,000 and the Alne-based company have created a special brick for this project. York Handmade will also be supplying bricks for the adjacent London Bridge Place development.
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Brick industry honours life time achiever
One of the Brick Industry’s longest serving members, with over 50 years service, has been honoured at the 2011 Brick Awards, organised by the Brick Development Association.
David Armitage of York Handmade Brick joined the Industry in 1961 as an apprentice fitter with George Armitage & Sons.
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York Handmade help to restore mitre to its former glory
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has played a crucial role in the historic restoration of the Mitre, one of Knaresborough’s oldest and most famous pubs.
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The Brick - 20 years on
This year we have celebrated our 20th anniversary of the company in its present form. I can hardly believe that I bought a majority holding in the company and started work here as long ago as 1988.
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York Handmade helps to restore historic walled garden
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has played a pivotal role in restoring the dilapidated 18th century walled garden at
Burton Constable Hall, EastYorkshire, to its former glory.
York Handmade, based at Alne, near Easingwold, provided 100,000 bricks to help to transform the run-down garden, which was being used as a pheasant-rearing pen, into a tranquil paradise for the 21st century.
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York Handmades tiles to star in Heartbeat
The York Handmade Brick Company’s famous Terracotta Floor tiles are to have a starring role in one of Yorkshire Television’s
most Floor tiles on Heartbeat setpopular series. The tiles have just been laid at The Postgate Inn at Egton Bridge, deep in the NorthYorkshire Moors, which
doubles as the Black Dog Inn in YTV’s Heartbeat.
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York Handmade helps to restore historic valve house
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has helped to restore an historic Valve House historic valve house restoration belonging to British Waterways to
its former glory.
The 19th century Valve House, which is situated at Icknield Port, Birmingham, had been badly damaged by a car. British Waterways have praised York Handmade, based at Alne, near Easingwold, for doing “an excellent job”
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York Handmade supplies 40000 bricks for award-winning houses in St Marys York
The York Handmade Brick Company, the leading independent brickmaker in the north of England, has provided 40,000 specially-made bricks and arches for a pair of award-winning houses in the heart of York.
York Handmade, based at Forest Lane, Alne, near Easingwold, manufactured bespoke Old Clamp Blend bricks for 33 and 34 St Mary’s to fit in with the historic surroundings.
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