So here goes! it's my first report so go easy on me
Probably didn't make the most of what this place has to offer majority of pics are shot from the outside, little bit nervous/rushed but i suppose thats expected for your first trip out, noticed a few other reports on here regarding this place gutted i didn't manage to photograph the control room, A bit gutted i didn't explore inside the buildings a little more
Would love to know your thoughts/critique and advice for the future
HISTORY
Founded by John Dyson
John began mining clay and making bricks in the early 1800s and from its inception the business prospered. The 1834 Sheffield trade directory lists - “John Dyson - Brick Maker, Stannington†which indicates that he ran the business on his own. However, by 1838 the business was listed as “John Dyson and Son - Black clay miners and firebrick manufacturers, Griffs House, Stannington. The son referred to was John his eldest son
Dyson's where manufacturers of Refractory material, ceramics for the steel industry, they also produce firebacks and other household ceramic bricks for the likes of Aga's etc. They have also been know to sell clay for use in Well Dressings.
Dyson Thermal Technologies - Sheffield - Jan 2012
Few more Pics on my website if you fancy a butchers
Probably didn't make the most of what this place has to offer majority of pics are shot from the outside, little bit nervous/rushed but i suppose thats expected for your first trip out, noticed a few other reports on here regarding this place gutted i didn't manage to photograph the control room, A bit gutted i didn't explore inside the buildings a little more
Would love to know your thoughts/critique and advice for the future
HISTORY
Founded by John Dyson
John began mining clay and making bricks in the early 1800s and from its inception the business prospered. The 1834 Sheffield trade directory lists - “John Dyson - Brick Maker, Stannington†which indicates that he ran the business on his own. However, by 1838 the business was listed as “John Dyson and Son - Black clay miners and firebrick manufacturers, Griffs House, Stannington. The son referred to was John his eldest son
Dyson's where manufacturers of Refractory material, ceramics for the steel industry, they also produce firebacks and other household ceramic bricks for the likes of Aga's etc. They have also been know to sell clay for use in Well Dressings.
Dyson Thermal Technologies - Sheffield - Jan 2012
Few more Pics on my website if you fancy a butchers