16/09/2026
DID YOU KNOW //
Ever wondered why some period homes have windows that have been bricked up?
It may not have been a design choice.
Introduced in England in 1696, the Window Tax meant property owners paid according to the number of windows in their home. For some, the solution was to simply brick them up.
The tax remained in place for more than 150 years, leaving a lasting mark on British architecture.