Red Brick Collection

The River Thames at Whitchurch, near Pangbourne, c1890
A view taken across the Mill Pond from the toll bridge in Whitchurch on Thames. Red brick cottages sit on the waters edge, next to the old mill, just out of shot to the left

St. Johns College Gate, Camrbridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Views of the Agra Fort, Agra, India (photo)
3359678 Views of the Agra Fort, Agra, India (photo) by Mughal School, (17th century); (add.info.: Views of the Agra Fort, the former imperial residence of the Mughal Dynasty)

A house on Alheden, 1912. Creator: Hans Smidth
A house on Alheden, 1912

Kalundborg Church, 1837. Creator: Johan Thomas Lundbye
Kalundborg Church, 1837

Frederiksborg Castle seen from the Northwest- View near the Montbro Bridge, 1835. Creator: Christen Købke
Frederiksborg Castle seen from the Northwest. Study;Frederiksborg Castle. View near the Montbro Bridge, 1835

Frederiksborg Castle Seen from the Northwest - View near the Montbro Bridge, 1836. Creator: Christen Købke
Frederiksborg Castle Seen from the Northwest - View near the Montbro Bridge, 1836

The Manor of Krabbesholm in Jutland, 1839-1907. Creator: Christen Dalsgaard
The Manor of Krabbesholm in Jutland, 1839-1907

The new factory in Lillehammer, between 1905 and 1906. Creator: Frits Thaulow
The new factory in Lillehammer, between 1905 and 1906

High Street, Eton, c. 1845. Creator: George Pyne
High Street, Eton, c. 1845

Eton from the Playing-Fields, n.d. Creator: George Pyne
Eton from the Playing-Fields, n.d

Beitou Hot Spring Museum, Beitou, Taipei, Taiwan

City Hall, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

View of City Hall and downtown Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Sapporo, Japan at the Former Hokkaido Government offices during winter

St Pancras Public Baths PLA01_09_093
St Pancras Public Baths, Prince of Wales Road, Kentish Town, Camden, Greater London. The main entrance block and public hall of the former St Pancras Public Baths

Gate made of red bricks at Santa Lucia Hill, Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

Marks and Spencer in Chichester MBC01_03_008
Marks and Spencer, East Street, Chichester, Chichester, West Sussex. The Marks and Spencer store at 16-18 East Street, seen from the south-west with a group of shoppers talking in the foreground

France, Occitanie, Tarn, Episcopal City of Albi, Saint Ca©cile Cathedral interior
France, Occitanie, Tarn, Episcopal City of Albi, Saint Cecile Cathedral interior, UNESCO World Heritage Centre

Jetavana Dagoba, Anuradhapura, (UNESCO World Heritage Site), North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Arc de Triomf, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

City Hall at dusk, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Tokyo station building, Tokyo, Japan

University of Western Australia, Albany, Western Australia, Australia

New Place, seen from the north, from The English Manor House (b/w photo)
CLF309182 New Place, seen from the north, from The English Manor House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: built 1906 by Sir Edwin Lutyens (1869-1944) for Mrs A.S

View of the south front at New Place in 1910, from The English Manor House (b/w photo)
CLF309181 View of the south front at New Place in 1910, from The English Manor House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

The east-facing entrance front of Kelmarsh Hall in 1933, from The English Manor House (b/w photo)
CLF309169 The east-facing entrance front of Kelmarsh Hall in 1933, from The English Manor House (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The central projection of the south front, Moundsmere House, from The English Manor House (b/w photo)
CLF309173 The central projection of the south front, Moundsmere House, from The English Manor House (b/w photo) by English Photographer

View of the entrance of Moundsmere House in 1910, from The English Manor House (b/w photo)
CLF309172 View of the entrance of Moundsmere House in 1910, from The English Manor House (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Shavington Hall, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006) published 2002 (b/w photo)
CLF311858 Shavington Hall, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006) published 2002 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Westminster Penitentiary viewed from the River Thames, 1817 (engraving)
5912703 Westminster Penitentiary viewed from the River Thames, 1817 (engraving) by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Westminster Penitentiary viewed from the River Thames, 1817)

Lysaker River, 1901 (oil on canvas)
OVR364965 Lysaker River, 1901 (oil on canvas) by Thaulow, Fritz (1847-1906); 82x100 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

From Akers River, 1901 (oil on canvas)
OVR370099 From Akers River, 1901 (oil on canvas) by Thaulow, Fritz (1847-1906); 54x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fra Akerselven; ); Photo © O. Vaering

Lysaker River, 1901 (oil on canvas)
OVR370098 Lysaker River, 1901 (oil on canvas) by Thaulow, Fritz (1847-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lysakerelven; ); Photo © O. Vaering

Untitled, 1897 (oil on canvas)
OVR370897 Untitled, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Thaulow, Fritz (1847-1906); 51x61 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Factories by the Akers River (Kristiania / Oslo), 1890 (oil on canvas)
OVR364970 Factories by the Akers River (Kristiania/ Oslo), 1890 (oil on canvas) by Thaulow, Fritz (1847-1906); 73x92 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Toy House, 1937. Creator: Nicholas Acampora
Toy House, 1937

Rear elevation of the house and garden (built 1864-79)
LGH165632 Rear elevation of the house and garden (built 1864-79) by Aitchison, George II (1825-1910); Leighton House Museum, Kensington & Chelsea, London

View of Bedford Park, 1882 (colour litho)
STC198807 View of Bedford Park, 1882 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: architects involved included E.A. Godwin, Norman Shaw and E.J)

A village with gentlemen arriving on horseback, peasants in a covered wagon
CH21855 A village with gentlemen arriving on horseback, peasants in a covered wagon and a religious procession by Cleve, Marten van (1527-81) (attr)

View of Bedford Park, 1882 (colour litho)
STC190640 View of Bedford Park, 1882 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: architects involved included E.A. Godwin, Norman Shaw and E.J)

Town Hall, Hague (w / c on paper)
XYC174439 Town Hall, Hague (w/c on paper) by Boys, Thomas Shotter (1803-74); 40.6x30.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

German army slogan on the wall of a damaged brick building: "May God punish England
GBW451454 German army slogan on the wall of a damaged brick building: " May God punish England! 1914/15", Bucy-le-Long, Aisne, France, 1917 (autochrome) by Cuville

The Binnenhof in the Hague with a View of the Ridderzaal with Soldiers
LST309390 The Binnenhof in the Hague with a View of the Ridderzaal with Soldiers and other Figures in the Courtyard (oil on canvas) by Wynantz

Boundary Estate: exterior of Cleeve Buildings, London, 1901 (photo)
1812540 Boundary Estate: exterior of Cleeve Buildings, London, 1901 (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Shoreditch)

Townspeople near the Nicolaikerk, Utrecht (oil on panel)
CH433414 Townspeople near the Nicolaikerk, Utrecht (oil on panel) by Verheyen, Jan Hendrik (1778-1846); 35x40 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

The Red Lodge from Lodge Street (pencil & w / c on paper)
2832032 The Red Lodge from Lodge Street (pencil & w/c on paper) by Jackson, Samuel (1794-1868); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

St Jamess Palace, London (coloured photo)
3642756 St Jamess Palace, London (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Jamess Palace, London)

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"Red Brick: A Timeless Beauty" From the picturesque River Thames at Whitchurch to the majestic St. John's College Gate in Cambridge, it has stood as a symbol of architectural splendor throughout history. Whether it be in the heart of England or across continents, this enduring material has left an indelible mark on our built environment. In Manchester's Castlefield Canal Basin, red brick structures rise proudly against the backdrop of Lancashire's industrial heritage. Each brick tells a story of hard work and progress, reflecting the city's vibrant past and promising future. Cambridge University showcases its grandeur through St. John's College Gate, where red bricks form an elegant entrance that welcomes knowledge seekers from around the world. Here, tradition meets innovation as students pass through these hallowed halls. Traveling south to Shakespearean Stratford-upon-Avon reveals New Place - a stunning manor house framed by red brick walls that have witnessed centuries of history unfold. From its north-facing view to its south front exuding timeless charm, this architectural gem stands as a testament to English heritage. Kelmarsh Hall boasts an east-facing entrance front adorned with intricate details crafted from richly colored red bricks. This stately home transports visitors back in time while showcasing the craftsmanship and elegance associated with such magnificent structures. Moundsmere House captures attention with its central projection on the south front - a striking display of symmetry and sophistication rendered in classic red brick architecture. Its entrance invites guests into a world steeped in opulence and refinement. Shavington Hall once stood tall among England's lost houses but lives on through photographs capturing its former glory. The black-and-white image reveals how even faded remnants can evoke nostalgia for times gone by when red brick mansions dotted the countryside. Across oceans lies Pietermaritzburg City Hall in South Africa - an unexpected sight amidst KwaZulu-Natal's landscape. Its imposing presence commands attention, showcasing red brick as a universal symbol of strength and resilience.