Tirza primary school 7th grade with their teacher Gunta went to Druviena parish to explore the local brick kiln. We had invited local historian Lidija to a conversation in the Druviena library, where she had worked in the kiln with her family for many years. 7th grade story: “We found out that the Druviena brick kiln was built around the 1880s. Bricks of various sizes, drainage drains and tiles were produced. The kiln was famous for its quality products. Clay was excavated in the adjacent areas. Initially, it was hard handwork. Around the 1950s, the kiln was planned to be modernized with electrical equipment, but unfortunately in 1956 it ceased operations. In the field we saw an impressive kiln with a giant chimney. Unfortunately, other parts of the building have not survived, but evidence of the products made there could be found throughout the area. We found both bricks and drainage pipes ”. Teacher Gunta adds: “Students were very passionate about everything they heard and saw. They listened with great interest to all the historical stories, asked questions and drew various conclusions ”.
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