VICTORIAN, 1837-1901 Victorian Architecture describes buildings constructed during the reign of Queen Victoria. It isn’t limited to one specific style but it’s a broad term that describes the different styles that emerged during Victoria’s 63 years as Queen: Gothic Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne and Arts & Crafts.
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There weremany changes which took place during these 63 years that influenced building design: the Industrial Revolution brought societal change and the expansion of the railroads allowed for items such as window glass, tiles, and granite to be easily transported thus reducing costs.
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Those with a straight front and angled sides – became a fashionable and popular feature of middle-class Victorian terraced houses and villas.
The 1850s saw the glass and brick tax abolished, making thesemore readily available and cheaper than ever.
The Houses of Parliament
VICTORIANBRICKWORK
with sharp edges and a durable surface were being transported all over the country although their extra cost meant they were often used only for façades. The variety of colours meant the Victorians started patterning their external walls with enthusiasm.
Developments in steam power enabled brick manufacturing to become mechanised and the availability of denser clays allowed for better strength, regularity and a range of colours. By the end of the 19th century, machine-made bricks
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