Established in 1845, Furness Brick are an independent family run brick manufacturer specialising in the production of traditional, coal-fired, pressed smooth, and clamp texture bricks.
Following a long history of brick making in this location we continue to produce bricks of exceptional charm and character, seldom found these days.
Just south of the Lake District, four generations of the Collinge family have dedicated their lives to the art of brick making.
We blend modern technology with time honoured techniques, in tribute to the tradition of brick manufacturing. Our kiln remains operational today, having fired bricks continuously for 80 years.
A Family Legacy
The Collinge family's legacy commenced in 1905 with William G Collinge (b. 1872) , who led the company until 1949. His son, William G Collinge Jnr (b. 1908), joined in the early 1930s. Following his service in World War II, William Jnr was instrumental in the kiln's renovation and rebuild during 1945-1946.
The subsequent generation saw the births of William R Collinge (Roger), John E Collinge, and Richard G Collinge between 1941 and 1950. Roger Collinge managed the company from 1975 to 1990, succeeded by Richard Collinge until his passing in 2015. These brothers were pivotal in modernising Furness Brick, introducing advancements such as forklifts and stiff plastic brick production, while upholding the company's traditional brick-making heritage.
Building a Future
The present generation, Nicholas R Collinge, Mark P Collinge, and James A Collinge, born between 1974 and 1983, represent the current board of directors, with James A Collinge running the company from 2015 to the present day as managing director, with support from his brothers, Nick and Mark. Their tenure has brought significant improvements, including:
Renovation of buildings and electrical systems to improve operational efficiency.
Achieving the lowest raw material consumption per brick produced in the company's history, reflecting a commitment to resource optimisation.
Establishment of a stewardship program for their 'ancient woodland' recognised by Natural England and the Forestry Commission.
Cumulatively, the Collinge family has contributed 294 years of experience in brick production, brick matching, sales, and all other facets of the brick industry since 1905.
A Legacy of Dedicated Employees
Beyond the Collinge family, Furness Brick's success is also a testament to the generations of families from the surrounding communities who have contributed their expertise. Many current employees are the descendants of individuals who worked for the company over the past 60 to 70 years, further enriching Furness Brick's collective knowledge and industry acumen.
MADE THROUGH TRADITION
Our Finest Resource
Our employees are our greatest resource. Skills passed down through generations are used to manufacture bricks, just as they were produced over 100 years ago.
Chapel Blend
Attention to Detail
Always take into consideration the bond pattern, joint profile and mortar colour when creating an authentic property.
DREAMS INTO REALITY
Ember Blend
Your Choice of Brick
The most inspired designs should deliver a stunning visual appearance. It is vital that the brick choice is sensitive to the type of project being undertaken.
We have over 150 years of experience, and pride ourselves on having the knowledge to advise customers as to the most suitable choice of brick.
Weathered Red
Bespoke Edwardian Cream
Bespoke Edwardian Cream
Kilworth Blend
Russet White
Perfect Blend
Consideration should be given to the blend of colours when creating a period property.
Kilworth Blend
Special Shaped Bricks
Bring a touch of individuality and personality to your property with a bespoke brick design and pattern.
We can produce the full range of British Standard specials in metric and imperial sizes, in addition we can produce any purposemade or non-standard special to order.
Kilworth Blend
Extra Touches
Incorporating specials into the design of your project will enhance any building giving the brickwork a unique appearance.
BRICK MATCHING
Scan the QR code to open up the brick matching section on our website.
Bespoke Natural Orange
Attention to Detail
Our expertise enables us to offer an array of options to help in achieving the best match, no matter how complex and individual the original structure may be.
Our flexibility in both blending and weathering bricks, in a broad range of colours, metric and imperial sizes, and textures, is our greatest asset in achieving the desired results.
Old Terrace Blend
War Common
War Common
War Common Weathered
Blend
Historical Accuracy
These bricks with character have been designed to perfectly replicate the appearance of reclaimed bricks, capturing their weathered charm and timeless appeal.
We employ the same manufacturing techniques and processes used for over 100 years in order to create a faithful reproduction of this classic brick.
Pre
Pre
Pre
Old Terrace
BRICK SLIPS AND PREFABRICATION
Natural Orange
Furness Brick produce brick slips that bring authentic character to any space. Made from real bricks, our brick slips offer the beauty of full-size bricks with the flexibility of a lightweight solution. Perfect for interior
feature walls, external cladding, or renovation projects, Furness Brick Slips deliver a classic brick appearance without the structural limitations. Choose from our entire range of colours, textures and sizes.
Brick Slip Corners
Ember Blend
Natural Orange
Authenticity and Strength
We work with a wide spectrum of organisations, supplying bricks to various projects with a host of exacting specifications and requirements.
Our diverse range of colour, texture and size not only provide considerable aesthetic appeal but also the structural integrity required for any type of commercial project.
Handbridge Blend
Tudor Black
Natural Orange
Clamp Range
Kilworth Blend
Mellow Russet
Natural Orange Medium Light
Natural Orange
Natural Orange Medium Dark
Pulford Blend
Antique Orange Ember Blend
Clamp Range
Old Terracotta
Tatton Blend
Chapel Blend
Newby Blend
Weathered Red Russet White
Grey Brown
Cottage Blend
Clamp Range
Smooth Range
Olde Tudor
Old Victorian Pressed Medium Dark
Ember Grey
Tudor Black
Old Victorian Pressed Medium Light
Old Victorian Weathered
Handbridge Blend
Plain Black
Buff and Gault Range
Edwardian Cream
Edwardian Mixed Cream
Mixed Yellow Gault
Weathered Yellow Gault
Edwardian Natural Buff
Blushed Gault
Edwardian Mixed Grey
Weathered Gault
Burlington and Regency Range
Burlington Smoked Smooth
Regency Smoked Smooth
Restoration Blue
Burlington Smoked Kilworth
Burlington Kilworth
Burlington Smooth
Regency Smooth
Charcoal Black
London Range
Rustic Range
Can I order a sample?
All of our bricks are blended by hand. Therefore we can offer a unique range of colours to suit your requirements. Free sample boards and bricks can be dispatched on request.
Scan the QR code to visit our Sample Request form.
Skiddaw
Stippletex
London Gault
London Yellow
London Borough Multi
London Mixed Gault
x 112.5mm x 230mm
Setting standards
Alongside metric brick sizes, Furness Brick manufacture a variety of imperial sizes as standard, we also have the ability to manufacture many non standard sized bricks.
BESPOKE BRICK SIZES
Chapel Blend
73mm
Standard Brick Sizes
We also manufacture non-standard sized brick. Contact us with your required measurements.
Bond Patterns
Joint Profiles
TECHNICAL DATA
Full technical data sheets are available for each product on request.
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Stretcher Bond
English Garden Wall Bond
English Bond
Flemish Bond
Flemish Cross Bond
Flemish Garden Bond
A REDUCTION in our ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT between 2000 and 2025.
A DECREASE in our CO2 emissions every year since 2000
100% NATURAL raw materials
BIODIVERSITY NET GAIN
Striving to achieve a measurable net gain in biodiversity through HABITAT PROTECTION.
CARBON SEQUESTRATION
Recognising the role of WOODLANDS in carbon sequestration.
COMMITMENT
to preserving the natural environment that surrounds our operational footprint
WOODLAND SURVEYING and MONITORING
Conducting regular ecological surveys to monitor the presence of TREE SPECIES
BRITISH MANUFACTURING AT ITS FINEST
Support Wildlife with Bee Bricks and Bat Boxes
What is a Bee Brick?
A bee brick is a brick with small holes that mimic natural nesting sites for solitary bees. Unlike honeybees, solitary bees nest alone and need safe cavities like hollow stems or wood. Adding bee bricks to gardens, outdoor spaces, or buildings helps support pollination and local biodiversity.
Why Use a Bat Brick?
Bat bricks create safe, predator-free roosts for bats to hibernate or rest. Built directly into your wall, they are subtle and blend seamlessly with the structure. Standard bat bricks are sized to fit four brick courses with a 10mm mortar joint.
We offer our Furness 'Bee' Brick and also our Furness 'Bat Box' in all standard and custom sizes, and in our entire range of bricks to blend naturally with your project.
