About the Supplier
Bulmer Brick & Tile Company, established in 1936 by Lawrence Minter, is a family-run business located in Bulmer, Suffolk, with a rich history of brickmaking dating back to the Middle Ages. The company is dedicated to preserving traditional brickmaking techniques, producing handmade bricks and tiles using methods that have remained largely unchanged for centuries. Their mission centers on maintaining the authenticity and quality of historic brickwork, ensuring that restoration and conservation projects can seamlessly blend new materials with original structures.
Utilizing the finest London Clays sourced directly from their site, Bulmer Brick & Tile crafts a diverse range of products, including over 150 different sizes of facing bricks and more than 5,000 special shapes. Their offerings extend to purpose-made chimney bricks, terracotta, mullions, jambs, floor bricks, pamments, decorative plaques, garden edgings, and a full range of rubbing blocks. Each brick is hand-formed, air-dried, and fired in a traditional coal-burning, down-draught kiln, resulting in a distinctive finish that closely matches original historic bricks.
The company's expertise is sought after by prestigious organizations such as the National Trust, English Heritage, and Historic Royal Palaces. Their handmade bricks have been used in the restoration of significant historic buildings, including Hampton Court Palace, Windsor Castle, and the Tower of London. By providing materials that are faithful to traditional methods, Bulmer Brick & Tile plays a crucial role in the conservation of the UK's architectural heritage.
In recognition of their commitment to preserving the craft of hand brickmaking, Bulmer Brick & Tile Company was awarded a £93,500 grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund in 2024. This funding supports their efforts to safeguard the extensive collection of building samples, patterns, and knowledge accumulated over nearly 90 years. The grant enables the company to explore avenues for making these materials accessible for academic, professional, and public interest, ensuring that the traditional skills and techniques of brickmaking are preserved for future generations.
Supplier Details
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| Email: | bbt@bulmerbrickandtile.co.uk |
| BUSINESS & TRADE CREDENTIALS | |
| Company Number: | 00321822 |
| Membership in Trade Associations: | Brick Development Association |
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CO10 7EF, United Kingdom
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