‘You can’t rush creating the bricks,’ Emma explains. ‘There is huge variety in texture, colour, shape and size, and if they’re wrong, the whole thing is off. At Clandon, the brickwork is incredibly special, and in remarkable condition considering it’s over 300 years old. The quality of the bricks and how the building was made is exceptional, and it’s a great joy to be working here with the National Trust to do the building proud.’
When work begins, we hope to be able to offer chances for visitors to come and meet the people working on the conservation, and to see some of the techniques involved. Keep an eye on our homepage for more information.