Chimneys often sited halfway down the slope of the roof so they stand directly above the fireplace.
Reign Supreme Often larger, airier and more ornate than their Victorian predecessors, homes built in London during the reign of Edward VII are being rediscovered
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hat wide staircase, airy hallway and decorative porch of the attractive Victorian house you’ve got your eye on are all clues that it’s probably not Victorian at all, but Edwardian. Built at the turn of the last century, these properties are sturdy, stylish and eclectic – and just a little bit misunderstood. Despite only having a nine-year reign, Edward VII lent his name to an era that resulted in thousands of grand homes springing up in the capital, which are often confused with those built during the Victorian period that stretched for most of the 19th century. Edward, who was nicknamed ‘Bertie’, was the second child and eldest son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, and who became king in 1901 and died in 1910, although the Edwardian period is accepted to have lasted up to the start of World War One in 1914. The Prince of Wales was one of the most popular and highly intelligent royals who enjoyed sport, travelling and architecture, and helped restore the monarchy’s popularity. During his reign, Britain experienced big cultural and political shifts; the Liberals returned to
Sash windows often with the upper section divided with glazing bars and a plain lower one.
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