What Are Georgian Sash Windows?

Posted: 12 December 2023

Sash windows have been part of the UK’s architectural landscape for over 350 years. Ham House, a stately home in Richmond upon Thames, boasts the oldest sash windows in the country – these were installed in 1670 during the reign of King Charles II. But it was during the Georgian period, between 1714 and 1837, that sash windows really became popular, and not just in lavish country homes and imposing townhouses. Georgian sash windows are likely to be found in any surviving property of the era. Their unique style contributes to Georgian properties being voted the most desirable in the UK in a 2019 study by Anglian Home Improvements.

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What Are Victorian Sash Windows?

Posted: 12 December 2023

The Victorian period spanned more than 60 years and saw a whole range of technological innovations. Tracing the evolution of Victorian architecture over those 60 years is a story in itself, and there is a wealth of literature on the subject. Thankfully, the story of Victorian sash windows is a more straightforward one.

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