Built by real tradesmen

[ajrobb]

While I agree that trades probably took more time and care 100 years ago, there is also the attrition factor - bad old houses have mostly been demolished. On the other hand, Brighton's Regency houses are notorious for bungaroosh, built mostly by farm labourers.

I wonder how much the 'local' factor played a part? A local tradesman would have his nose rubbed in poor work for ever after.

 

[Nige F]

There is a lot of Gamaroosh in Kemp town ( old Army slang )

 

[geraint]

Just thought I'd pop in and say hello to an old relic on here.

Hello Geraint!

How you keeping bud?

 

[conny]

We're buddies really, aren't we mate?

 

[diane1]

Just thought I'd pop in and say hello to an old relic on here.

Hello Geraint!

How you keeping bud?

aint that so sweet!

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[securespark]

Geraint, I still find many ply back boxes on 13th/ early 14th Edition builds (1955-1969ish).