Timber Windows in Hammersmith and Fulham
Hammersmith and Fulham, a prominent London borough, boasts 45 conservation areas, covering roughly half of the borough.
The West London borough was formed in 1965 when the separate boroughs of Hammersmith and Fulham were combined. However, Hammersmith and Fulham had previously been joined together as Fulham District from 1855 to 1886.
With a mixture of Victorian and Edwardian properties throughout the London borough, Hammersmith and Fulham is home to a wide variety of timber sash and casement windows.
In addition to Hammersmith and Fulham, Shepherd’s Bush and the White City district also come under the Hammersmith and Fulham London borough.
At The Sash Window Workshop, we regularly work in the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, as well as across the rest of London. Our new windows are designed to retain the traditional charm of the property, while improving energy efficiency. Where necessary, we can comply to Conservation Area and listed building regulations.
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A Brief Historical Overview
In the 17th century, several forests within the area of Hammersmith and Fulham were cleared for farmland with inhabitants, including wealthy merchants, settling in the area.
During the same period, Edward Latymer’s bequest in 1642 enabled a boys’ school to be founded which still bears his name. He later provided additional funds to amalgamate with Sir William Godolphin’s 17th century school to form Godolphin & Latymer.
The 19th century marked a shift from agriculture to industrial activities. Farmlands gave way to brickfields due to the clay-rich soil, which was ideal for building materials. This industrial boom led to the formation of numerous ponds and lakes, with Lakeside Road near Brook Green serving as a historical reminder.
The riverside allure attracted various notable residents, including Queen Caroline, the estranged wife of the Prince Regent, who lived at Brandenburgh House from 1820 to 1821.
The opening of the Metropolitan Line in 1864 and the District Line seven years later spurred residential growth. Between 1881 and 1901, the population surged from 72,000 to 112,000, triggering a housing boom that saw market gardens replaced with residential terraces. Lyric Square’s recent revitalisation and its vibrant weekly market stalls echo Hammersmith’s village heritage.
By the 1920s, the population had grown to 288,000, driven by riverside industry employment.
Timber Windows in Hammersmith and Fulham
Several areas within the borough have strict regulations on the replacement of timber windows. The sympathetic renovation and replacement of these windows within these conservation areas have helped to retain the historical integrity of these buildings.
For instance, on Uxbridge Road, Shepherd’s Bush Green, upper-floor terraces must feature timber vertical sliding sashes with glazing bars, except for arched openings, which require timber casement windows with clear glass.