Today

Now, in the twenty first century, it is possible to walk down Victorian streets and see a selection of replacement windows dating from 1950's, 1960's, 1970's and 1980's. It can be alarming to see that as many as three-quarters of the original sash windows have been lost. Fortunately, however, with the growth of the conservation movement, and public interest in and appreciation of the craftsmanship, design and visual worth of Georgian and Victorian houses, people have become aware of the damage done by such insensitive replacements, and are now keen to reinstate their lost windows.

Traditional craftsmanship is, thankfully, once again in demand, and The Original Box Sash Windows Company of Windsor is an example of a company enjoying considerable success in the construction and installation of sash windows, that are both aesthetically pleasing and immensely practical.

Charles Brooking, Historian, and curator of the Box Sash Museum. Copyright Original Box Sash Window Company