The Iconic Yellow Brick of London
London, Ontario is famous for its "White" or "Yellow" brick, a distinctive building material that gives the city's heritage districts their unique character. This brick was manufactured locally from the clay found in the region, which is rich in magnesium and calcium but low in iron.
A Legacy of Craftsmanship
The manufacture of this brick was a major industry in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Masons and brickmakers worked together to build the structures that still define our city's landscape today.
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