Handmade Clay Roof Tiles & Fittings Manufacturers Since 1840
William Blyth is one of the UK’s oldest and most trusted roof tile manufacturers. Every tile we produce is handmade using alluvial clay from our own Humber-side reserves and fired using age-old methods passed down through generations.
Handmade Roof Tiles Since 1840: The William Blyth Story
For over 180 years, William Blyth has crafted handmade clay roof tiles from the rich Humber clay of Barton-upon-Humber.
As the last surviving tileworks in Britain still using traditional methods, our story is one of enduring craft, character, and care.
COMBINING CRAFT, HERITAGE & PERFORMANCE
Our Handmade Roof Tiles
Handmade Clay Roof Tiles
From our iconic Barco Old English Pantiles to traditional plain tiles and corrugated profiles, our clay roof tiles are crafted by hand to achieve natural variation in colour, texture, and finish. Ideal for heritage projects, listed buildings and high-specification new developments.
Roof Tile Fittings
We offer one of the most comprehensive ranges of handmade clay tile fittings in the UK—bonnets, ridges, valleys, and more—each designed to complement our roof tiles in colour, profile and patina.
Bespoke Roof Tiles & Fittings
Our Bespoke Roof Tiles & Fittings Service supports architects and conservation specialists looking to replicate, restore or design roof tiles for specific projects—ensuring planning compliance and visual continuity.
Garden Pottery
For over 30 years, we’ve crafted hand-thrown, frost-resistant garden pots using the same Humber clay as our roof tiles. From heritage chimney pots to personalised flowerpots, each piece carries our distinctive character and durability.
View the full technical details, colour options and specifications of our roof tiles and fittings.
Preserving tradition while contributing to long-life responsible building
Heritage in Every Tile
Our Craftsmanship
At William Blyth, every tile is individually made, air-dried, and fired using traditional coal-fired kilns. The result is a naturally weathered finish, rich colour blend, and surface texture that can’t be replicated by machinery.
Our Responsibility
We work with care—for people, place, and planet. Our clay is sourced from our own site, waste is minimised, and our products are designed to last for generations, supporting more sustainable building practices.
Case Studies
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Pantiles Norfolk This replacement dwelling was to replace a previous building from the 1960’s that was demolished on this spectacular…
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Clay Plain Tiles Suffolk This rural development situated in a quiet, tucked away location consist of just four exceptional properties.…
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Roof Tiles Barton Upon Humber The Old Tile Works Restaurant was roofed using Natural Red Plain Tiles and Old English…
Trusted by conservation officers, architects, and self-builders
Built on Trust Since 1840
With over 180 years experience, William Blyth continues to support conservation officers, architects, and self-builders across the UK. Whether you’re working on a historic property or a sensitive new development, we’re here to help you build with character.