by Krish | Oct 30, 2019 | Period Property Locations
The earliest signs of human life in Marlborough is a prehistoric tumulus in the grounds of Marlborough College, believed to date from about 2400 BC. A Saxon settlement existed in the town and following the Conquest of 1066, a Norman motte and bailey castle was built...
by Krish | Oct 22, 2019 | Period Property Locations
Across the UK there are several unique, bespoke timber windows in historic properties. In this article we examine 5 of these notable windows. The Victorian Pavilion at Lord’s Cricket Ground The Victorian pavilion was built in 1889 and is Grade II listed. Several sash...
by Krish | Oct 16, 2019 | Period Property Locations
Leatherhead in Surrey was originally an Anglo-Saxon town which grew on the side of the River Mole. There is also evidence nearby of pre-historic and Celtic farming on the North Downs. The parish church was originally built in the 11th Century and has undergone several...
by Krish | Oct 8, 2019 | Company News
Queensway tube station opened on the 30th July 1900, when it was known as Queen’s Road, and is an unusual survivor of the buildings designed for the Central London Railway by Harry Bell Measures. Queensway station is located on the road of the same name. However,...
by Krish | Oct 1, 2019 | Period Property Locations
There is evidence of human habitation near Ashford since the Iron Age. Archaeological work has also revealed a Roman town that existed at Ashford. However, the current town dates from a Saxon settlement in 893 AD. In the 13th Century Ashford grew in importance as an...
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