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This is the original corner as you can see it has settled somewhat and requires attention.
Temporary support going in via acrow props
Slot cut into masonry ready for steel support beam
Steel support beam in place with acrow prop supports either end. Temporary hoarding to prevent unwanted access.
Steel support in place and brickwork being dismantled to provide access for new foundation
Excavation of new supporting foundation for corner or building
Excavation complete. Shuttering around electrical supply ready for concrete pour
Concrete pour complete. Ready for erection of brickwork.
Facing brickwork going back in, gauge in place to ensure old brickwork meets new and bond continues correctly.
Facing brickwork to match original bond. Bullnose corner bricks as originally laid.
Brickwork progress on these 73mm imperial handmade bricks. Reinstatement to match original using sand, cement and lime mortar.
Facing brickwork detail using these lovely old imperial bricks approximately 125 years old and solid as the day they were made.
Almost there!
Little clean up on these bullnose corner bricks with some brick acid and they have come up a treat.
Finally reached the top and the bond worked out pretty much spot on. Overview of finished corner
The completed corner finished in original victorian handmade bricks. Its been a pleasure to work on this old building. Lots of history here from the shoe industry in Northampton. Dickens Bros 2025