If you're being shown round a Victorian house by an enterprising estate agent, they will often reel off a list of period features that they think will help you to fall in love and them to get their commission.
You'll hear "fireplace, cornicing, ceiling rose, bannisters, panelled doors", each enunciated with vocal tones usually associated with chocolate adverts. But the agent's piece de resistance is often "original sash windows", delivered with a verbal flourish.
Sash windows can be expensive to repair and very expensive to replace
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But there has been a 20-30 year assault on this period feature, according to Chris Wood, head of building conservation and research at English Heritage.
"There has been a big marketing push by those selling double glazing to point out the benefits. Many people take the straightforward option of replacing them." Read the rest of the story here
