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Welcome to the Editorials area of The Victorian Emporium. Here you can view and read all of our customer focused articles on their various subjects. The editorial section houses our articles that talk about subjects of interest to period house renovators but that are not directly related to house renovation and that do not fit within the Advice and Tips areas. The subject of articles in our Editorial section cover subjects such as our visits to Stately Homes and other places that can give a source of inspiration to house renovators.
Why Choose an Electric Cast Iron Radiator?
Electric cast iron radiators have becoming popular again and effectively been resurrected, repurposed, and reimagined for the modern age. But what is it about these cast-iron objects that has captured the public’s imagination?
Why Choose an Electric Cast Iron Radiator?
Electric cast iron radiators, those old fashioned remnants of a bygone era, seem to have undergone a renaissance in recent years. Once consigned to the dustbins of history, these clunky and cumbersome heating appliances have becoming popular again and effectively been resurrected, repurposed, and reimagined for the modern age. But what is it about these cast-iron objects that has captured the public’s imagination? And are they really as…
Victorian house renovation overview
This article should give owners or potential owners of Victorian period houses an overview of what to expect if they decide to journey into an often uncertain world of renovation.
Victorian House Renovation Guide
What to expect if you’re thinking of taking on a Victorian house renovation. At The Victorian Emporium we live and breathe Victorian House Renovation. We like to think we have wealth of experience of renovation projects not just through our personal experiences but by listening to our customer's questions and dilemmas. We also try to act on their requests for products that they can't source anywhere, including on our website. Somtimes…
The Stately Homes that do Christmas Best
Christmas is a very special time of year in the UK and our wealth of wonderful Stately Homes are popular at this time of year because not only are they usually all beautifully decorated with Christmas trees, sumptuous decorations and lights, both inside and…
The Stately Homes that do Christmas Best
Christmas is a very special time of year in the UK and our wealth of wonderful Stately Homes are popular at this time of year because not only are they usually all beautifully decorated with Christmas trees, sumptuous decorations and lights, both inside and out, but they often put on special events at this time of year. Here we help you decide which Stately Homes are the best for getting in the Christmas spirit.
The Stately Homes around the UK with the best gardens
Here in the UK we have a wealth of beautiful, historic and unique stately homes and most of these are set in stunning and expansive parklands and formal gardens. Children can find visiting stately homes boring and therefore combining a stately home visit with…
The Stately Homes around the UK with the best gardens
Here in the UK, we have a wealth of beautiful, historic and unique stately homes and most of these are set in stunning and expansive parklands and formal gardens. Children can find visiting stately homes boring and therefore combining a stately home visit with lunch or tea and a walk for them to blow off their extra steam is a day out that can suit the whole family. Many but not all British stately homes welcome dogs so if you want to…
What makes a stately home?
A stately home is defined as a large and impressive house that is occupied or was formerly occupied by an aristocratic family. In this article, we’ll list the top 10 characteristics that give these amazing historic buildings their title. Owners of Victorian and…
What makes a stately home?
A stately home is defined as a large and impressive house that is occupied or was formerly occupied by an aristocratic family. In this article, we’ll list the top 10 characteristics that give these amazing historic buildings their title. Owners of Victorian and period properties wishing to create a memorable and unique house can learn a lot from stately homes – there are a number of features that define these houses making them…
10 movies that feature stately homes
The UK is extremely rich in historic buildings that perfectly lend themselves to location work. From those in an impeccable state of repair, fit for a Queen, to those that are literally crumbling before us (think Great Expectations), plus everything in between.
Stately Homes used in films
The UK is extremely rich in historic buildings that perfectly lend themselves to location work. From those in an impeccable state of repair, fit for a Queen, to those that are literally crumbling before us (think Great Expectations), plus everything in between. These properties usually boast fantastically well-established gardens and woodland providing ideal filming locations both inside and out, many of them within easy reach of London.…
Powis Castle and Garden
Out of stunning landscaped gardens with breathtaking views, bright green and fertile, rose this magnificent structure built originally around 1200 but with an impressive interior updated and enhanced over the centuries.
Powis Castle and Garden
Powis Castle near Welshpool would be a stunning place to visit at any time of year but on yet another rainy afternoon in early June, it was a treat for the senses in all ways.