HANDMADE ROOF TILES SINCE 1840
William Blyth
Sussex Handmade Brick is proud sister company to William Blyth, British manufacturers of traditional handmade roof tiles based in Barton-upon-Humber, North Lincolnshire.
Together, both William Blyth and Sussex Handmade Brick share a commitment to preserving traditional British clay craftsmanship.
This connected heritage forms an important part of the Sussex Handmade Brick story, bringing together specialist brickmaking and roof tile manufacturing founded on skills that have been shared through generations.
Traditional British Clay Craftsmanship
William Blyth has been manufacturing clay roof tiles since 1840, making it one of the UK’s longest-established roof tile manufacturers.
From its historic site at Barton-upon-Humber, William Blyth continues to make roof tiles using traditional methods and alluvial Humber clay from its own reserves. The natural properties of the clay, combined with handmaking and traditional firing processes, create subtle variation in colour, texture, and form across the finished tiles.
Much like the handmade bricks produced by Sussex Handmade Brick, these natural variations give the finished material its individual character and help it sit comfortably within historic buildings, sensitive settings, and carefully considered new developments.
Handmade Roof Tiles for Heritage & New Build Projects
The William Blyth range includes handmade roof tiles suitable for listed buildings, conservation areas, restoration projects, private homes, and high-quality new developments.
Products include:
- Barco Old English Pantiles
- Lincoln Pantiles
- Hand Made Plain Tiles
- Traditional Sanded Plain Tiles
- Classic Range Tiles
- Celtic Tiles
- Corrugated Tiles
William Blyth also offers bespoke roof tiles and roof tile fittings for projects requiring specialist profiles, heritage matching, or replacement materials designed to work sensitively with existing roof coverings.
Supporting Conservation & Restoration
Traditional materials play an important role in retaining the character and integrity of historic buildings.
William Blyth works closely with conservation officers, architects, surveyors, heritage professionals, roofers, and property owners to provide handmade roof tiles for listed buildings and sensitive restoration projects. Their manufacturing methods create the natural variation and texture associated with traditional clay roofing, while their bespoke capability can support projects where an appropriate match to existing materials is particularly important.
This approach complements Sussex Handmade Brick’s own commitment to regionally appropriate materials, traditional craftsmanship, and careful heritage matching.
Connected by Craft, Heritage & Natural Clay
Sussex Handmade Brick and William Blyth are connected by more than their shared ownership. Both companies are rooted in longstanding British manufacturing traditions and a belief that established craft skills continue to have an important place in today’s built environment.
Sussex Handmade Brick has been making authentic handmade bricks since 1896, while William Blyth’s clay manufacturing heritage stretches back to 1840. Across bricks and roof tiles, the two companies share an emphasis on natural clay, skilled workmanship, responsible production, and materials designed to provide enduring character.
For architects, contractors, conservation specialists, developers, and private clients, this relationship provides access to two specialist British clay manufacturers with complementary expertise across the building scope.
Discover William Blyth
Whether you are restoring a historic building, specifying materials for a conservation project, or looking for handmade clay tiles for a characterful new development, explore the full William Blyth range online and contact them for further support.