Sash Windows In The Nineteenth Century

The sliding sash windows were introduced into England in the 1670’s; early versions often had one fixed and one sliding sash, and were written off as by thick glazing bars separating up to two dozen small lights (panes) in each sash. The basic motorized outline of the sash window has hardly changed since its introduction. Many Victorian windows were built-in with internal shutters of the panelled timber that crumpled back into spaces at either side of the window or within the profundity of the window.

The nineteenth century was the golden age of the wallpaper. Thanks to mass production techniques and repeal in the 1836 of the 124year old wallpaper tax, the industry grew considerably, bringing the price of wallpaper within the reach of most