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History, Architecture and Timber Windows in Newbury, Berkshire

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Category: Period Property Locations

There has been a settlement in Newbury since the Saxon period. Originally the Saxon settlement was known as Ulvritone, before later being called New Burgh. Over time this then became Newbury.

The Sash Window Workshop Publish Guide to Timber Window and Door Terms

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When obtaining quotes to repair or replace your timber windows and doors you may come across several terms that you are unfamiliar with.

History, Architecture and Timber Windows in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire

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Category: Period Property Locations

Berkhamsted is a historic market town with a long history. The earliest written reference dates from 970 and the town is home to the oldest known extant jettied timber-framed building in Great Britain, which was built between 1277 and 1297. The building, which can be located at 173 High Street, was given a Victorian façade in the 19th Century. The property still survives today and is Grade II* listed.

GDPR and Keeping in Touch with The Sash Window Workshop

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You have probably received several emails before the 25th May from businesses with regards to GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). The new law came into effect on last Friday and regulates how companies use your personal data.

The History of St George’s College, Windsor

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Category: Period Property Locations

With the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle just days away, the eyes of the world will soon be on St George’s Chapel in Windsor, Berkshire.

How To Reduce Condensation

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With improvements in modern living conditions, condensation is becoming a more common problem. Condensation occurs when saturated air, which is holding a lot of moisture, comes into contact with a surface that has a lower temperature. With windows this occurs when the outside temperature is a lot lower than the room temperature.

History, Architecture and Timber Windows in Winchester, Hampshire

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People have lived in Winchester for over 2,000 years with the first permanent residents arriving in the Iron Age.

Timber Window and Door Security

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When looking to replace your timber windows and doors it is important to consider security.  Although replacement windows and doors in period homes do not need to comply with Part Q, it is still important to ensure that they are as secure as possible.

History, Architecture and Timber Windows in Reigate, Surrey

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There is evidence that the area around Reigate has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. In 1088 the area was granted to William de Warenne by William the Conqueror and a castle was constructed soon after.

Listen out for The Sash Window Workshop’s radio advert on ClassicFM

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Have you heard The Sash Window Workshop on ClassicFM radio yet? The Sash Window Workshop is proud to be advertising on ClassicFM, the biggest classical music radio station in the world.

History, Architecture and Timber Windows in Harpenden, Hertfordshire

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Until the 13th Century, Harpenden in Hertfordshire consisted of small hamlets and farms. There is even evidence that Belgae farmers originally lived in the area in the 1st Century BC. There are also traces of Roman villas and Roman artefacts in the area.

Add Character to your Home with Timber Windows and Doors

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One of the benefits of owning a period property is the unique history and character that your home has. Unlike modern properties period homes were not made to standard specifications, with items such as the windows and doors being made to fit the house’s specific specification.

History, Architecture and Timber Windows in Abingdon

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Abingdon is argued to be Britain’s oldest town. With archaeological discoveries dating back to the late Iron Age, the area is believed to have attracted early settlers due to the food and trading opportunities that the River Ock and River Thames provided.

The Sash Window Workshop Featured in Period Living Magazine

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Have you seen this month’s Period Living article on replacing your timber windows by our Managing Director, Richard Dollar?

History, Architecture and Timber Windows in Fleet, Hampshire

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Fleet was originally uninhabited heathland used to graze animals and cut peal for fuel. Fleet Pond, believed to have been created during the Roman period, provided fish for the Bishops of Winchester and Winchester Abbey until 1536.

Understanding Window Energy Ratings

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Like electrical items, which are rated on how little energy they use, windows are also rated on energy efficiency. When looking to replace your windows, it is important to check the energy ratings of the replacement windows.

The History, Architecture and Timber Windows of Horsham, West Sussex

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The market town of Horsham in West Sussex dates back to 947 AD. Unusually for town names, the name has not altered since it was first written in the Saxon period.

Replacing Windows in a Conservation Area

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When looking to replace your windows in a Conservation Area, the first thing that you need to establish is whether your home is in an Article 4 Conservation Area.

The History, Architecture and Timber Windows of Canterbury

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Category: Period Property Locations

Canterbury in Kent is a historic cathedral city which has been inhabited since prehistoric times. In the 1st Century AD, Romans captured the settlement, renaming it Durovernum Cantuacorum.

Look out for our Tube Adverts in Highgate and Chiswick Park

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If you are travelling across London on the underground in the next couple of months, look out for our tube adverts in Highgate (N6) and Chiswick Park (W4).

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