We start with three generations of the Pyecroft family putting clay into moulds which are dusted with sand before laying out the bricks for drying. Clay is seen being dug out of the ground, mixed with ashes and loaded into a mincing machine. Dried bricks are stacked into a 'clamp', during which the family are seen having a tea break. The 'clamp' grows higher and higher and kindling is added. Once fired the bricks are laid out before we end with finished bricks being laid in a wall.