Victorian Roof Tiles in Bedfordshire
Victorian Roof Tiles
Victorian roof tiles define an age and its architecture
During the Victorian era, the roofs of houses were characterised by distinct features that contributed to their unique architectural style. Victorian roofs were clad in Victorian roof tiles, and these tiles remain popular to this day.
Victorian roof tiles set on a steep slope
Victorian roofs typically have a very steep slope, usually set at around a forty five degree angle.
This steep angle serves both aesthetic and practical purposes. It ensures that rainwater and snow are quickly shed, preventing damage to the Victorian roof tiles and the rest of the house.
Victorian roof tiles complimented the irregular shape of the building
Unlike most modern houses with symmetrical rooflines, Victorian homes have a more irregular shape.
Multiple gables, spires, and turrets often protrude from the roofline, adding character to the overall design. Many of the properties in San Francisco still boast the Victorian irregular style and make extensive use of Victorian roof tiles.
Decorative elements of Victorian properties
Decorative features were a hallmark of most Victorian architecture, and the roof was no exception.
Victorian roofs often make good use of intricate patterns, such as scallops, diamonds, and fish scales in the ridge tiles and finials that compliment the Victorian roof tiles that cover the roof.
These patterns were achieved using different types of roofing materials, such as clay or slate tiles.
Dormer windows were also clad in Victorian roof tiles
Dormer windows were a common feature on Victorian roofs.
They protruded from the roof, providing additional space and light to an attic or upper floor.
These windows are often decorative, featuring ornate frames and intricate details, particularly in the ridge tiles and finials used in addition to the Victorian roof tiles that covered them.
In summary, Victorian roofs are characterised by their steep slopes, irregular shapes, decorative patterns and dormer windows. These roofs continue to inspire architects and designers due to their unique beauty and historical significance. Many builders still prefer to use Victorian roof tiles to complete their building project, as they offer a timeless look for any property.
A little information about Bedfordshire
Industry and agriculture around Bedfordshire
Owing to its predominantly agricultural conditions, up until at least the late nineteenth century Bedfordshire was an agricultural rather than a manufacturing county, heavy manufacturing didn't come to Bedfordshire until much later. From the 13th to the 15th century sheep farming was the mainstay, Bedfordshire wool was in great demand and plentiful. Surviving records show that in assessments of wool to the king, Bedfordshire always provided its full quota without any problems. Tradition says that the straw-plait industry owes its introduction to James I, who transferred to the Bedfordshire town of Luton the colony of Lorraine plaiters whom Mary, Queen of Scots, had settled in Scotland.
Bedfordshire was one of the main centres of the English lace industry from the 16th century to the start of the 20th century, although early records are rare and assertions of the role of Huguenot refugees in the industry are not really supported by evidence. In the early 18th century Daniel Defoe's A tour thro' the whole island of Great Britain refers to the extent and quality of Bedfordshire lace manufacture, and the Northampton Militia Lists of 1777 document the number of lacemakers in different parts of Bedfordshire at that time.
Wealthy Bedfordshire families
Woburn Abbey, belonging to the Russell's since 1547, is the seat of the Dukes of Bedford, the greatest landowner in the county. The Abbey in Bedfordshire also houses the ever popular safari park, enjoyed by thousands of families year after year. The Burgoyne's of Sutton, whose baronetcy dates from 1641, have been in Bedfordshire since the 15th century, whilst the Osborn family have owned Chicksands Priory since its purchase by Peter Osborn in 1576. Sir Phillip Monoux Payne represents the ancient Morioux family of Wootton. Other county families are the Crawleys of Stockwood near Luton, the Brandreths of Houghton Regis, and the Orlebars of Hinwick.
Ecclesiastical history of Bedfordshire
On the division of the Mercian diocese in 679 Bedfordshire was allocated to the new see of Dorchester. It formed part of the Diocese of Lincoln from 1075 until 1837, when it was transferred to the Diocese of Ely. In 1914 the Archdeaconry of Bedford, virtually corresponding to the county, was transferred to the Diocese of St Albans. In 1291 Bedfordshire was an archdeaconry including six rural deaneries, which remained practically unaltered until 1880, when they were increased to eleven with a new schedule of parishes.
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