Reclaimed handmade clay bricks suitable? - Can i use the bricks from my old wall

[andybelinka]

Can I use old handmade clay bricks from my garden wall for a garden path? Obviously being handmade, there are a few different thicknesses (as well we widths and lengths)
I can't find a definitive answer anywhere. I was thinking of using them instead of buying in concrete pavers as it would match the remaining walls and save me having to move/store them.

I thought as they had been exposed to the elements for 120 years they would likely be okay. But perhaps the added element of have kids riding bikes on them etc. it might be pushing it.

If people think these suitable, I am not sure what to lay them on, would the following be okay?

I would want them frog down rather than on edge.
75mm Type 1 MOT
6:1 dry mix screed bed

Thoughts would be appreciated. Many thanks.

[lutonlagerlout]

it could work andy
depending on if they can resist frost
LLL

[lemoncurd1702]

I can understand laying frog down to maximise the area covered but IMO face up with mortared joints. Test the bricks by drilling with a masonry bit, if it makes your bit blue then they're good to go.

[andybelinka]

Thanks guys once again for your help.