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YHM Events – Where to see us
We are exhibiting at the following shows: 19th – 22nd March 2026 – Birmingham, National Exhibition Centre – Homebuilding & Renovating Show 30th October –…
3 Circle Square, Manchester: York Handmade in Contemporary Design
York Handmade Brick Company is proud to have supplied bespoke handmade clay bricks for 3 Circle Square, a landmark office development within Manchester’s Oxford Road…
Clare College, Cambridge: York Handmade Support a Grade I Transformation
York Handmade Brick Company is proud to have supplied handmade facing bricks to the refurbishment of Old Court at Clare College, Cambridge. The £12.5 million…
York Handmade Brick Acquired by 4D Capital Partners
4D Capital Partners LLP (“4D”) are pleased to announce the acquisition of York Handmade Brick Co Limited (“York Handmade”), the multiple award-winning manufacturer of bespoke…
Two Design Award Triumphs
At the double! York Handmade plays pivotal role in two design award triumphs The York Handmade Brick Company has played a pivotal role in two…
York Handmade supplies bespoke bricks for Swiss Hotel
Lo Dze – A Landmark Boutique Hotel in Martigny Award winning, York Handmade Brick company, one of the UK’s leading independent brick manufacturers, has supplied…
Landmark Baker Street Development
York Handmade supplied 200,000 specifically manufactured bricks The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has played a pivotal role in a prestigious new mixed-use development in…
A Creative Collaboration
York Handmade teams up with renowned ceramic artist The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has proudly joined forces with one of the most talented and…
National Gallery Exhibit
Alne pupils exhibit at The National Gallery Children at Outwood Primary Academy Alne, near Easingwold, have been selected to exhibit their work in the Take…
York Handmade Bricks for award winning projects
Why Architects Choose York Handmade At York Handmade Brick, our bespoke bricks have become a favourite among architects across the UK and Europe. One of…
It’s a hat-trick!
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has landed a hat-trick of prestigious commissions from the National Trust. York Handmade, based at Alne, near Easingwold, is…
Praise For “Magnificent” role in York Racecourse Development
The pivotal role played by York Handmade Brick in the stunning transformation of the southern end of York Racecourse has been highlighted by the racecourse’s…
Historic London livery company pays special visit
The Worshipful Company of Tylers and Bricklayers, whose origins date back to the fifteenth century, has paid a special visit to the award-winning York Handmade…
York Handmade secures prestigious contract for new Swiss Hotel
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has secured one of the most prestigious contracts in its 36-year history. The company, based at Alne, near Easingwold,…
It’s the pinnacle of perfection for York Handmade
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has been praised for its “ability, sensitivity and skill” in working on key heritage projects in Yorkshire.The company, based…
Predictions for 2024
From David Armitage, chairman of York Handmade Brick, the leading independent brickmaker in the north of England These are challenging times, but I am confident…
10,000 bricks for state of the art development in Cork
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has supplied 10,000 specially manufactured bricks for two new state-of-the-art developments in the Cork area of the Republic of…
York Handmade secures £580,00 contract for pioneering Manchester development
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has secured one of the most significant contracts in its 35-year history.The company, based at Alne, near Easingwold, is…
2023 A significant year at York Handmade
This has been one of the most significant years in our 35-year history. Not only have we invested £1.5 million in brand-new machinery which has…
Grant to improve energy efficiency
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has been awarded a grant to improve its energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. York Handmade, which is based…
£1.5M investment in state-of-the-art machinery
York Handmade Brick Company has invested £1.5 million in brand-new machinery which will transform how the company makes bricks. York Handmade, who are now the…
Handmade bricks for Yorkshire Mowbray Hall
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has played a crucial role in the construction of one of the most striking and elegant new-build houses in…
York Handmade project nominated for prestigious Stirling prize
One of the York Handmade Brick Company’s most acclaimed projects has been shortlisted in the prestigious 2022 RIBA Stirling Prize. York Handmade, based at Alne,…
York Handmade Short-listed for two awards at the brick Oscars
The York Handmade Brick Company, one of the leading independent brickmakers in the country, has been shortlisted in two categories in the prestigious 2022 Brick…
Specially manufactured bricks for Esher home
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has played a significant role in a stunning Surrey house. The Easingwold-based firm, one of the leading independent brick-makers…
York Handmade bricks in prestigious Yorkshire housing development
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has played a significant role in the “stunning success” of a prestigious North Yorkshire residential housing development. The Easingwold-based…
The best and the worst of the BBC
We are currently seeing the best and the worst of the BBC. The best has been the corporation’s brilliant and courageous coverage of the invasion…
Maxima bricks for All Steels Trading Thirsk office
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has played a significant role in a prestigious North Yorkshire office development. The Easingwold-based firm, one of the leading…
New North Yorkshire Housing Development
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has played a significant role in a brand-new North Yorkshire residential development. The Easingwold-based firm, one of the leading…
York Handmade comes to the rescue of devastated village church
The generosity of an award-winning North Yorkshire brickmaker has helped a little village church rebuild its historic wall after it was demolished by a reckless…
60 Not out! David Armitage celebrates a lifetime in brick
David Armitage, the founder and chairman of the award-winning York Handmade Brick Company, is celebrating 60 unbroken years in the brick industry. David joined the…
York Handmade highly commended at brick Oscars
The York Handmade Brick Company, one of the leading independent brickmakers in the country, has been highly commended in the prestigious 2021 Brick Awards. York…
Coveted award for Surrey residential development
Leading independent brickmaker York Handmade Brick Company has played a significant role in helping a brand-new Surrey residential housing development to win a coveted national…
It’s the final brick in the wall for loyal Denis
Denis Throup, one of the York Handmade Brick Company’s longest-serving and most loyal employees, is retiring. Denis, who is 65, has spent half his life…
Why we hope to play a starring role in this years brick Oscars
This has been one of the most exciting – and most successful – 12 months in the 33-year history of York Handmade Brick and we…
York Handmade builds on its Green Credentials
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company, based at Alne, near Easingwold, is building on its green credentials by launching a series of eco-friendly initiatives. Managing…
Handmade bricks for Magdelene College Library
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company, based at Alne, near Easingwold, is building on its green credentials by launching a series of eco-friendly initiatives. Managing…
Our fight against slavery
We have been honoured for our high ethical standards – as the brick industry fights back against the widespread use of child labour and slavery…
Optimism in 2021
By any standards, this has been a daunting and chastening 14 months. From the moment Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered the first lockdown on March…
Bricks for North Yorkshire residential housing development
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has played a significant role in a new and prestigious North Yorkshire residential housing development. The Easingwold-based firm, one…
A Self Builder’s Viewpoint
Dennis Dixon and his wife Rita have built the perfect new home in the idyllic surroundings of the South Downs. Here he describes why choosing…
Taking issue with a hero
The legendary Leeds United midfielder Billy Bremner’s autobiography was memorably entitled You Get Nowt For Being Second. Much as I dislike disagreeing with one of…
3 New North Yorkshire Residential Developments
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has played a significant role in three new North Yorkshire residential developments. The Easingwold-based firm, one of the leading…
A Dickens of a job for York Handmade
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has played a significant role in a £1 million restoration project with a strong connection to Charles Dickens. York…
Why York Handmade is built on sustainable foundations
Brick is not only one of the most attractive of building materials, it is also one of the most sustainable. It is a natural, quality…
Thousands of high quality bricks for Lancer Square development in the heart of Kensington.
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has provided thousands of high-quality bricks for a stunning new London mixed-use development. This lucrative commission was worth £200,000…
York Handmade Brick Company: ‘We can ride out this vicious storm and emerge stronger’ – York Press
AN INDEPENDENT brick-maker in North Yorkshire enjoyed a record turnover in 2019 – and says it is confident it can emerge stronger from the coronavirus…
YORK HANDMADE’S “EXCELLENT YEAR” HELPS TO TACKLE THE CHALLENGES OF CORONAVIRUS
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has enjoyed the most successful 12 months in its 30-year history. Based at Alne, near Easingwold, York Handmade is…
YORK HANDMADE PLAYS PIVOTAL ROLE IN NEW PORTERS’ LODGE AT HISTORIC CAMBRIDGE COLLEGE
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has played a pivotal role in the creation of a new Porters’ Lodge at Jesus College, Cambridge.York Handmade, based…
YORK HANDMADE PLAYS PIVOTAL ROLE IN STUNNING NORTH YORKSHIRE DEVELOPMENT
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has played a significant role in a stunning new North Yorkshire residential development. The Easingwold-based firm, one of the…
YORK HANDMADE PLAYS PIVOTAL ROLE IN MARYLEBONE DEVELOPMENT
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has provided thousands of bricks and arches for a stunning new London residential development.This lucrative commission was worth nearly…
YORK HANDMADE COMPLETES £60,000 ORDER FOR ST ALBANS CATHEDRAL
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has provided 30,000 bricks for the restoration of the historic St Albans Cathedral in Hertfordshire. This prestigious commission was…
YORK HANDMADE PROVIDES 100,000 BRICKS FOR STUNNING RIBA STIRLING PRIZE RUNNER-UP
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company supplied 100,000 bricks to London Bridge Station, the runner-up in this year’s prestigious RIBA Stirling Prize for architecture. London…
City to City – York Handmade’s Historic Journey
There’s something incredibly precious about our city centres in the UK. Centuries of history meet 21st century living head on, creating a tense balance between…
York Handmade Shortlisted For Major Award at Brick Oscars with £200,000 Contract
The York Handmade Brick Company has been shortlisted for a second major award in the prestigious 2019 Brick Awards.Leading independent brickmaker York Handmade, based at…
York Handmade Shortlisted for Major Award at Brick Oscars
The York Handmade Brick Company has been shortlisted for a major award in the prestigious 2019 Brick Awards. Leading independent brickmaker York Handmade, based at…
Why Handmade Bricks are Perfect for Self-Build Projects
There’s something incredibly appealing about good old British brick. With its solidity, durability and familiarity – not to mention its startling regional colour variations –…
Why it is so Important to Value and Motivate Staff
It was very disappointing to read that a 9,000-strong petition was delivered to leading bookseller Waterstones’ managing director by angry staff complaining of low wages…
Handmade Bricks and Mortar
The relationship between handmade bricks and mortar is very similar that of the referee in a football match. Mortar, like a referee, is absolutely essential…
London calling for award-winning York Handmade
The rich history of brick in London has long been associated with bricks from the various regions of England, which have greatly enhanced the beauty…
Our First Blog: By Guy Armitage Managing Director of York Handmade Brick
Welcome to our first York Handmade Brick blog. Over the coming months we will be writing a series of blogs, which will not just take…
YORK HANDMADE PLAYS PIVOTAL ROLE IN STUNNING NEW CHURCH RESTORATION
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has played a crucial role in the restoration of one of Scotland’s most iconic churches. York Handmade, based at…
YORK HANDMADE PLAYS PIVOTAL ROLE IN RENAISSANCE OF ICONIC LAKE DISTRICT INN
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has played a pivotal role in the transformation of one of the Lake District’s most iconic inns. York Handmade,…
YORK HANDMADE PROVIDES 30,000 BRICKS FOR NEW CHAPTER IN HALIFAX LIBRARY’S STORY
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has provided 30,000 bricks for the new multi-million Central Library and Archives in Halifax, which officially opened on Saturday…
YORK HANDMADE PLAYS PIVOTAL ROLE IN MAGNIFICENT NEW POCKLINGTON SCHOOL ART BUILDING
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has played a pivotal role in the creation of the magnificent new Art and Design Building at Pocklington School.York…
STUNNING NEW CONTROL TOWER BUILT FROM UNIQUE YORK HANDMADE BRICKS
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has played an important role in the creation of a stunning new airfield control tower at Brackley in Buckinghamshire.York…
YORK HANDMADE PLAYS PIVOTAL ROLE IN WESTGATE CENTRE REDEVELOPMENT IN OXFORD
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has played an important role in the radical redevelopment of the Westgate Centre in Oxford.York Handmade, based at Alne,…
The York Handmade Brick Company wins prestigious health and safety award
The York Handmade Brick Company, based at Alne, near Easingwold has won a prestigious award for its outstanding health and safety record. The award, presented…
MEET THE BOSS: GUY ARMITAGE YORK HANDMADE BRICK
Guy Armitage became the managing director of the award-winning York Handmade Brick Company, based at Alne, near Easingwold, last year. Guy, aged 40, is the…
York Handmade Praised For “Magnificent” Work At Highgate School
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has played a pivotal role in the construction of a brand-new building for one of London’s leading independent schools.York…
York Handmade Beats Off European Competition to Land Garden Centre Contract
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has beaten off tough European competition to land a prestigious contract to provide bricks for the £1 million transformation…
Long Bricks Used to Create a Stunning 21st Century Home
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has played a pivotal role in the construction of one of the striking and distinctive modern houses in Hertfordshire.York…
30,000 bricks for new chapter in Halifax Library’s History
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has provided 30,000 bricks for the new Central Library and Archive in Halifax. About 30,000 specially-manufactured bricks will make…
Laying foundations to save lives
A new life-saving defibrillator has been installed at the headquarters of the York Handmade Brick Company at Alne, near Easingwold. The installation follows an appeal…
Construction of the flagship Saïd Business School in Oxford
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has played a crucial role in the construction of the flagship Saïd Business School in Oxford. York Handmade, based…
York Handmade lays the foundations for Oscar glory
Stutterer, a heartfelt British drama produced by North Yorkshire filmmaker Serena Armitage, has been nominated for an Oscar. Stutterer is in line for Hollywood glory…
York brick firm lends a helping hand to rehouse former British soldiers
The York Handmade Brick Company has joined forces with hundreds of volunteers, including the Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry, to help BBC’s DIY SOS…
Handmade Bricks to inspire
By David Armitage, Chairman, York Handmade One of the most enduring and attractive products on the building market today is the handmade brick which is…
York Handmade Brick celebrate 25 years of brick manufacturing
As this is our 25th Anniversary year, we thought we would celebrate with a little history of our life and times at Alne since 1988.It…
70000 bricks to Carmelite House
York Handmade Brick Company has completed a £100k deal to deliver 70,000 bricks to Carmelite House, the former headquarters of the Daily Mail, on the…
York Handmade provides 90000 bricks for The Shard
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company is supplying 90,000 bricks to the iconic 87-storey Shard in south east London, which is now Europe’s tallest commercial…
Brick industry honours life time achiever
One of the Brick Industry’s longest serving members, with over 50 years service, has been honoured at the 2011 Brick Awards, organised by the Brick…
York Handmade help to restore mitre to its former glory
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has played a crucial role in the historic restoration of the Mitre, one of Knaresborough’s oldest and most famous…
The Brick – 20 years on
This year we have celebrated our 20th anniversary of the company in its present form. I can hardly believe that I bought a majority holding…
York Handmade helps to restore historic walled garden
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has played a pivotal role in restoring the dilapidated 18th century walled garden atBurton Constable Hall, EastYorkshire, to its…
York Handmades tiles to star in Heartbeat
The York Handmade Brick Company’s famous Terracotta Floor tiles are to have a starring role in one of Yorkshire Television’s most Floor tiles on Heartbeat…
York Handmade helps to restore historic valve house
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has helped to restore an historic Valve House belonging to British Waterways to its former glory.The 19th century Valve…
York Handmade supplies 40000 bricks for award-winning houses in St Marys York
The York Handmade Brick Company, the leading independent brickmaker in the north of England, has provided 40,000 specially-made bricks and arches for a pair of…
