Another example of some quite complete sets of pavers in Saltburn.

The alleyway between Albion Terrace and Glenside has two stretches of scoria brick, with a variety of designs too.

There are numerous examples of the pavers with eight divisions, here with plain pavers forming a central gutter line.

The eight division paving bricks are not without their charms, but lack the art-y quality which I find the double hexagonal interlocking pavers have, a functional beauty.

The sheer variety in the colour of these bricks is enough, however, to create an interest in even the plainest of the bricks.

The above plain paver in the scene above intrigued me, an original feature or something added to fill a gap…?

The scoria paving, wet with rain ends as the path diverges to the left.
Here the plain pavers acting as a central gutter can be seen.

As you snake your way through the back lane, dodging puddles on your way, you reach the recommencement of the scoria brick paving. These are a mix of plain pavers and pavers with a single divider.

Scoria bricks become their most colourful when it’s rained, deep varied blues, contrasting with greys and with the moss, dirt and detritus in the gaps.

I’m hoping this little series might go some way to showing how what we walk upon can be just as special as a painting or building – I certainly love scoria brick, and I also hope perhaps you may pay more attention to what you’re walking on too!