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image 1The Gable is the triangular end section of a pitched roof. Throughout the different housing periods builders have chosen to decorate this area with a wide range of styles and materials. From roughcast to simple timbering, popular in 1920's and 1930's, to elaborate carved woodwork from the Victorian and Edwardian periods.

 

Georgian

1 & 2 Herringbone brickwork set within timber frames.

3 & 4 Simple shaped edged painted wooden barge boards.

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3 4

Victorian

1 & 2 Elaborate mid victorain bargeboards. 3 Decorative mock

timber framing. 4 Plain bargeboard topped with an ornate roof finial.

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3 4

Edwardian

1 - 4 Ornate carved wooden bargeboards with fish scale hanging tiles and painted timbering.

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3 4

1920's - 1930's

1 & 2 Simpler mock timber framing.

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Traditional Construction Patterns

Edwardian House Style

The Housebuilder's Bible

Gable Products

Decorative Barge, Tudor Boards and Eaves Details: House Martin

Architectural Mouldings & Replica Installations: Curley G.R.P. Ltd

Wattim Architectural Joinery

Architectural Garden Centre: Finials

Dormers & Gables: Uncle Johns

Vintage Woodworks: Gable Decorations

Capital Stone Carving

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Useful Research Websites

BBC Homes 1920's:

BBC Homes 1930's

Hidden House History

Francis Frith Photo Archive

The Geffrye Museum

English Architecture: Britain Express

Looking at Buildings: Pevsner Architectural Guides

Useful Links to Articles

Design Styles- Architecture, interiors and furnishings: Dezignare

1930s and Art Deco Fireplaces

Forum Debates

Channel 4 Homes Forum

How To Repair Brickwork- Youtube

Art Deco House Style

Understanding the Edwardian and Inter-War Houses

Thirtiestyle: Home Decoration

 

 
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Period House Style
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1714- 1837
Victorian
1837 - 1901
Edwardian
1901 - 1920
1920 - 1939
1945 - 1970
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Interior Detail
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Period House Style
Georgian & Regency
1714- 1837
Victorian
1837 - 1901
Edwardian
1901 - 1920
1920 - 1939
1945 - 1970
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Exterior Detail
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Period House Style
Georgian & Regency
1714- 1837
Victorian
1837 - 1901
Edwardian
1901 - 1920
1920 - 1939
1945 - 1970
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