Is this a moisture issue?

[closerlook]

Hi Guys, first timer here.

These pics. are from a house built in 1951. The chimney is exposed in the kitchen and has been painted. Can someone tell me what these growths or build-ups are? There is some large (brick size) pieces of paint coming loose as well.

OKAY,,,,,Iv'e modified the pics,,so I hope they open now.

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[Scottpat]

Looks like moisture from my point of view. That is efflorescence blooming!

[chicago]

Same here and was just about to say the same thing.

[closerlook]

Thanks guys, that's what I thought, The roof was to steep to be on. All I could see with bins. was a clay liner with repair work to the brickwork.