Stewartby Brickworks

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The Polish community has shaped Bedford for generations. Long before Poland joined the European Union, Polish families were helping build the town’s industries, communities and cultural identity...

‘Bat kiln’ planning application submitted for Stewartby brickworks development

A planning application has been submitted for the construction of a bat kiln at the former Stewartby Brickworks site near Bedford, as part of ecological mitigation efforts linked to the...

New application made for demolition of brickworks in Stewartby

Stewartby developers have submitted an additional application to demolish former brickworks buildings to ensure their new homes plan remains on track...

Construction on UK’s largest new film and TV studios could begin soon in Stewartby

Construction on the largest newbuild film and television campus in the UK could begin in Stewarby as soon as planning permission is granted. The scheme will see a former clay...

Plans to build “world-class” film and TV studios on former Stewartby brickwork quarry

A former quarry pit, once destined to be a home for an ambitious aquatic project in Stewartby, could now become a state-of-the-art film and television studio. Home of Production (HOP), a newly...

Stewartby Brickworks chimneys demolition: When, where and why?

Bedford Borough's skyline will never be the same again after this weekend, with the demolition of the four remaining chimneys at Stewartby Brickworks. There were once 167 chimneys...

Firefighters tackling Stewartby Brickworks blaze

Firefighters from Bedford, Kempston and Ampthill are currently tackling a blaze at an abandoned building at Stewartby Brickworks. Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service are asking...

Bedford Brickworks regeneration plans to go on display

Bedfordians will have a chance to see plans for the regeneration of the Stewartby brickworks at a public exhibition this month. The exhibition by developers Cloud Wing, will take place on...

Next step for Stewartby Brickworks Demolition approved

The next phase of the demolition of one of Bedford's most famous landmarks has been approved and will see the chimneys of Stewartby Brickworks replaced by a...

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