by Krish | Jan 24, 2017 | Period Property Locations
Located on the River Thames, Caversham is a popular suburb in the Borough of Reading. The arrival of the Reading railway in 1840 brought new job opportunities to Caversham. This resulted in a number of terraced houses being built during the late Victorian period to...
by Krish | Dec 6, 2016 | Period Property Locations
With Christmas only a few weeks away, we take a look at some of the UK period properties featured in popular Christmas films. The Holiday (2006) Cornwell Manor, which was used for Amanda and Graham (Iris’s brother) romantic date, is located near Chipping Norton. The...
by Krish | Sep 15, 2016 | Period Property Locations
The Victorian Society yesterday released their top 10 historic buildings at risk. For the first time ever, none of the buildings to make the list are located in London and the South East. The director of the Victorian Society, Christopher Costello, explained that...
by Krish | Sep 6, 2016 | Period Property Locations
Commencing on the 8th September and running until the 11th September, Heritage Open Days is England’s biggest festival of history and culture. Established in 1994 as England’s contribution to the European Heritage Days, Heritage Open Days aims to provide the...
by Krish | Jun 28, 2016 | Period Property Locations
History The first building on the site of Number 10 dates from the Middle Ages – a brewery owned by the Abbey of Abingdon; this had fallen into disuse by the early 16th century. The first house known to have been built on the site was leased (by Queen Elizabeth...
by Krish | Jun 28, 2016 | Period Property Locations
Brighton: the idyllic holiday resort complete with piers, arcades and the quintessential sticks of rock. A mecca of Regency and Victorian architecture and regal luxury where one can enjoy fish & chips in the traditional way… under an umbrella, batting away...
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