Apr 2, 2026 | Architectural History
Edwardian Houses: Why They Still Stand Out Today Edwardian houses have always been a favourite of mine. In my view, they represent one of the finest periods of housebuilding in England, and I am always pleased to see one in my survey diary for the week. They were...
Dec 24, 2025 | Architectural History, David Cosby Estate Agents
Fire Mark Plaques When inspecting older buildings, particularly Georgian and early Victorian houses, you may notice a small metal plaque fixed high on a façade. Often weathered and easily overlooked, these objects are far more than decorative curiosities. They are...
Nov 26, 2022 | Architectural History
House Design and Architecture Through the Ages How old is my home? Why does it look the way it does? House design and architecture is always evolving. Unravelling the architectural characteristics of a period property to try and obtain some historical context, or to...
Sep 27, 2021 | Architectural History, Northampton's forgotten historic buildings
Friendly Societies Medical Institute, Broad Street, Northampton. Frequently missed as it stands alone on the side of the dual carriageway and covered in vine is the Friendly Societies Medical Institute. At a meeting of the town’s Friendly Societies in 1872, it...
Aug 6, 2021 | Architectural History, Northampton's forgotten historic buildings
Holy Sepulchre Church Holy Sepulchre Church, Sheep Street, Northampton. Holy Sepulchre Church is one of the oldest and most important churches in Northampton. The church is thriving today, however, parts of its history have become confused and other parts forgotten....
Jul 22, 2021 | Architectural History, Building Pathology, Building Technology, David Cosby Estate Agents
Sash Windows Sash windows can be slid open at both the top and the bottom. This simple arrangement permits passive ventilation to occur (a form of natural air-conditioning). It is a method of providing clean fresh air throughout the house that our ancestors in the...
