1930’s fireplace advice.

[Jimmyjaffa]

Hi all, hope everyone’s enjoying the weather while it lasts. I would like some advice please if anyone could help. Just moved into a 1930’s semi and was thinking of having a burner fitted. I knew the wooden lintel would have to be replaced due to reg’s. As I was knocking the plaster off looking for a straight course to use I came across this archway. Now the bricks underneath seem to be loose but the arch is solid so probably taking the load. Question is, how would this fire place of looked originally? Can I remove the loose infill bricks, and what am I expected to see. Many thanks in advance.

Jim.

 

[jj4091]

If it is in a living area rather than a bedroom then probably something like one of those illustrated here. Possibly " The Yorkshire Range " looking at the size of it.

Cast iron range - all fired up and ready to cook - Mr Victorian

A cast iron range was in most Victorian homes. Here I discuss the different types, how they worked, how to cook on them and their demise.

mrvictorian.co.uk

Yes you probably can remove the lintel and loose bricks but take advice from your Hepas installer before you start