why in old houses did they.....

[Jimmy Boy]

Fit pendants about a foot from the window I have heard theories over the years be good to get an opinion from someone on here that may have wired one in the 1930' s lol
J

 

[1shortcircuit]

I've also wondered this as I have seen it in quite a few properties

Glad you asked the question:thumbsup

 

[High Tower]

Back in T'old days, so people could get dressed in the shadows at the back of the room

 

[Des 56]

[h=1]Silhouette or not to show them more correctly[/h]

 

[oldtimer]

2 things one was to replicate light coming from the window the other was not to cast a shadow as a lot of lights did not have shades more common in bathrooms ie nearer to the window so as not to cast a shadow

 

[Greeno210]

Remembering back some 30+ years my college tutor explained that lights were set near to windows in bedrooms to prevent occupier being silhouetted in window when light was turned on - but I 'm open to other theories

 

[telectrix]

yep. a combination of simulating window light and for the ladies to get dressed/undressed without being between the light and the curtains.

 

[Jimmy Boy]

That was along the lines that the old builders have told me it seemed o be a very early 20 C thing
J

 

[jon small]

i was told when doing my apprenticeship they were put closer to the window for privacy so that women getting dressed (or doing other things perhaps) wouldn't cast a shadow onto the curtains sparing thus their blushes

 

[telectrix]

lasted into the sixties. not thaat long ago. along with spider wiring in the attic. loverrly JBs with 8/10 cables bodged in

 

[DurhamSparky]

with the earth wrapped around the outside

 

[Jimmy Boy]

Perhaps they didn't have thick heavy curtains...the houses I mean not the women lol
J

 

[snowhead]

No electrical but following the same privacy rule as above,

Another one you don't always see nowadays is doors to rooms were always hung so they hid the view into the room when the door was partly open.

 

[snowhead]

And another one, radiators were always put under windows to mask the draught from single glazing and unsealed casements,

 

[Jimmy Boy]

Yes your right a pitta ! Spent days reversing mine !
J