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A brick is a block made of clay burnt in a kiln. It is one of the primary building materials known to mankind. Over time, bricks have appeared, gained prominence, lost importance and then come to the forefront again with various styles of architecture. Burnt bricks were used in ancient Indian, Babylon, Egypt and Roman civilizations. They are still being used as filler materials for framework structures as well as to construct load bearing structures. Down the ages, there have been various interesting historic and cultural references to bricks.
Brick kiln labourers form a large portion of workers in the informal sector in India. Workers, who are usually from the poorest sections of Indian society, are recruited against a loan by labour contractor or employer, which they have to repay by working for them. However, as they lose control over the debt and cannot leave until the employer decides when it’s paid off, they cannot realistically leave the ‘employment’. They are bonded labours.
The working and living conditions are sometimes extremely harsh. As workers usually live within the kiln, there are high levels of hazardous substances such as arsenic, burnt plastic and dust. Workers, including children, are frequently injured at work. The average working day consists of 15-16 hours and the great majority of children do not attend school or have any play time. The accommodation is usually overcrowded, commonly with several families living together in one single room, with outdoor toilets.
Kiln workers have little or no knowledge of their basic rights, entitlements and bonded labour prohibitions. Being from the most vulnerable segments of society and lacking organisation, bonded labourers remain “invisible” to the authorities.
Brick Lane has a regular display of graffiti, which features artists such as Banksy, Stik, ROA, D*Face and Ben Eine. The lane has been used in many music videos such as "Glory Days" by Just Jack and "All These Things That I've Done" by The Killers.
Detail from of of the Arches of the 5 arches railway bridge near Radstock, on the old Somerset and Dorset Railway.
An interestingly crumbling brick wall contrasting with its modern metal roller door. I also liked the antique ventilation thingy inset into the brick, as well as the attempts to repair the wall.
Remains of an estate built by Archer Milton Huntington, a wealthy landowner who purchased this land in 1896 - now a part of Pelham Bay Park.
A tribute to Andreas Lenander's Lego Ideas Project ideas.lego.com/projects/b1afbed6-a6af-4c34-929e-fc86bf53d44f
Different colors, fun to build
These are my donations for first place prize in brick Ark's next contest.
Check it out at www.brickark.com !
Includes:
-bronze, trans-clear, and sliver BF spears
-Silver BF Archer's Bow
-Tan BF Tomahawk
-Dark tan BF Forest Ranger hat
-Dark tan BF ammo pouches x2
-Glow-in-the-dark BF Claymore sword
-Gold BF Hopalite (in think that's what it is) helmet
-Silver plume
-Bluish gray 3 prong whip-thingy
-Green BA HCSR
-Cobalt BA Xeno Rifle
-Gunmetal BA LMG
-Purple BA Needle Gun
-BA Space Magnum
-BA Gunmetal U-clip, mono-pod, and ammo clip (Ammo clip not in pic)
-Trans blue-green fusion raygun
-BA Laser Sword
Photograph of shirt by Jason Weber with fabric designed by Shirley Blundell (Koalalady
Fabric available at Spoonflower.com under the name Old Brick Wall-
More information and pics up: THE BRICK TIME
Be sure to visit the BrickLink-Shop: THE BRICK TIME - Store
Have a look at our LEGO Ideas Projekts
Bricks in the streets of Plant City's Historic District. These were made by the Southern Clay Mfg Company.
Penny
More information and pics up: THE BRICK TIME
Be sure to visit the BrickLink-Shop: THE BRICK TIME - Store
Closeup of grungy brick wall with peeling white paint.
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