New Pond 1906, Earlswood
New Pond 1906, Earlswood Ref: 56199
Memories of New Pond 1906, Earlswood
The Kiln
This most likely stood in my family's New Pond Brickyard. The family firm was W Brown and Sons. The New Pond yard existed from 1813 to about 1938.
Earlswood & local memories
Read and share memories of Earlswood and Surrey inspired by Frith photos.
Earlswood Brickmakers
This photograph was added to the Frith Website in 2006, I believe.
However, I think it was taken towards the West end of Earlswood Common. I think it is of my Great Grandfather's home, Mackrells. GGF William Brown was a master brickmaker. The family firm was at Mackrells for over 100 years, making bricks and pottery items.
William was Mayor of Reigate towards the end of the 19th Century.
Sadly, the house has gone. It was replaced by Council flats and a close of houses in the 1960's. The name lives on. The flats are grouped around a close called Mackrells.
I would love to share memories etc with anyone who remembers the family & brickworks. Any photos??
