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Yeah it was built in 1958.

All done, all switches are now in the right place after 15 years and nothing blew up. It was a tight fit as expected and there were more wires in one switch so I swapped the easier one. Thanks everyone for info and clarification. I'm sure you have more interesting things to think about but...

Clearly! :D Just swapping the wires hasn't flipped the switch though - I mean physically. So do I switch the wires AND flip the switch? The switch should have been flipped the right way when wired so shouldn't the wires be in the right place already given that the light turns on/off correctly?

I'm referring to existing wiring rather than something yet to be fitted which is obviously more restrictive. Hopefully you can see the pictures I've attached. switch1 is downstairs, switch2 is upstairs. It doesn't matter which way they point as turning the light on upstairs then turning it...

Hi, I have the usual hall and landing lights controlled by two 2 gang 2 way switches upstairs and downstairs. For some reason one switch has the individual controls in opposing directions, when the other switch has them in the same direction. Can I easily change one switch so they both point...

Hi, I live in a very cold house, where the downstairs is colder than the upstairs. obviously heat rises so the bedrooms get two lots of heating. Cavity insulation hasn't made much difference. I am redecorating the main bedroom which covers half the living room and am thinking about underlay...