ABSTRACT
OFFICE OF WORKS 475 the brick being left to harden in the mould before being taken out for baking. A variety of stock bricks was called “ rubber stocks ” or “ rubbers,” these being of such even consistency that they could be rubbed or cut to any shape required ; they were later called “ cutters.” A further distinction arose between “ grey stock ” and “ red stock,” the latter being considerably more expensive. Rubbing stocks of both kinds were used for arches, doorways and ornamental work. There was also a category “ paving ” bricks ; when these first appear in the Office of Works accounts they are at the same price as red stock, but later are not so expensive.
