Origins of the brick is Richard Evans & Co, Haydock Collieries, St.Helens, Lancashire (founded in 1830)
His sons, Joseph and Josiah, joined the firm, and, on the death of Richard in 1864 and Josiah in 1873, Joseph Evans remained the sole owner and worked the pits until, in 1879, Richard Evans & Co.was formed.
Date: 31/07/2021
Location: Ravenhead St Helens.
Photographer: P. Wilkinson