As Inspector Morse once said, “The secret of a happy life, is to know when to stop and then to go that little bit further.” At Storm Windows, we always like to go further for our clients, and during our recent work in Oxford, we did just that in one of the fictional detective’s former […]
Crafting a Future for Caernarfon’s Porth Mawr
The East Gate in Caernarfon, known in Welsh as Y Porth Mawr (the large gate) formed part of the town’s extensive Medieval fortifications. Porth Mawr was the main landward entrance to the borough and once housed the Exchequer. In fact, Porth Mawr was effectively the financial and administrative centre for the shire counties of North […]
A domestic revamp in Edinburgh – the Athens of the North
Edinburgh was once termed ‘the Athens of the North’ as it combined stunning architectural gems, and an undulating landscape, and was home to some of the world’s greatest philosophers. Today, the city is a vibrant mix of the old and the new, with historic buildings from different periods having a range of maintenance and restoration […]
Two Historic Properties in Bath
The beautiful city of Bath has a long history. Taking its name from the Roman-built baths, it was founded in c. 60 AD by the Mediterranean invaders, when it became ‘Aquae Sulis’ or ‘the waters of Sul’. Nestling in the valley of the River Avon, the city is today as famous for its stunning Georgian […]
Through the Looking Glass: A Future for Historic Windows
Our team has built up considerable expertise and a practical understanding of historic windows. While often being highly attractive and characterful, they do present a range of unique challenges for property owners. We’re always happy to share this knowledge and learn from other practitioners and experts in the heritage property field. This September we’ll be […]
A new start for Faith House
Faith House in Tufton Street, Westminster is an attractive grade II listed building with a fascinating history. Designed by the renowned Edwardian architect, Sir Edwin Lutyens, Faith House was built as the Church Institute for St John’s between 1905-07. It was subsequently taken over by the Society of the Faith, an Anglo-Catholic organisation that still […]
Tackling noise pollution in period homes
Is your home too noisy? We don’t mean from family activities that punctuate our daily lives – but a hustle and bustle going on outside. Have you noticed this or are you like so many of us, immune to the extra sounds that crash into our daily routines? We can become accustomed to the noise […]