Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum, Southampton

This is the last surviving steam-driven brickworks in the country. Founded in 1897, it closed in 1974 but was acquired and restored by the Hampshire Buildings Preservation Trust in 1990. It contains a fully restored steam engine, together with a brick-making plant, drying sheds and a kiln. Exhibitions and displays covering the history of the brickworks, along with building materials and conservation practice, may be viewed by the public on Thursday afternoons between May and September. Regular open days are also held, featuring live steam and hands-on activities such as brick- and tile-making. Call the number provided for details.

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