Brick and Byway aims to make local history engaging without making the evidence say more than it can. We check factual claims against available, relevant sources and make clear when a detail is observation, interpretation, or uncertainty.
Accuracy and sources
We check names, dates, locations, and descriptions against sources appropriate to the claim, such as maps, published histories, archival material, or reliable records available to the writer. Sources do not always agree, and some local records are incomplete. We describe meaningful uncertainty and avoid presenting an attractive possibility as established fact. We do not claim first-hand inspection, archival access, or research that has not taken place.
Independence and partnerships
Editorial decisions are made for relevance to readers and the subject, not to secure favourable treatment for a partner. Any sponsored, paid, gifted, or otherwise partner-supported material is clearly labelled where it appears. Partner placements across the website are identified as partner material and kept distinct from independent editorial coverage.
Corrections and illustrations
Readers can send corrections through the Contact page. We review the point and, when a change is warranted, amend the relevant text and make the correction clear in context. Some illustrations may be generated with artificial intelligence; such images are illustrative rather than documentary evidence and are identified as AI-generated.