Victorian British brickmaker shuts its 139-year-old factory as housebuilding ‘collapses’

Victorian British brickmaker shuts its 139-year-old factory as housebuilding ‘collapses’

A HISTORIC British brickmaker is officially closing its factory after 139 years in operation. The site, which opened in 1887, will cease operations due to the "collapse" in housebuilding across the UK. Michelmersh Brick Holdings announced the decision to close its Charnwood plant in Shepshed, Leicestershire. The business blamed the continued setbacks in the UK...

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