Re: The Gentrification of Air-Drying Clothes

Yesterday I stumbled across ScribblyPam's article on The Gentrification of Air-Drying Clothes and realised this "vintage" value can also be applied to my type of house. I also realised this would fit nicely as a post for JulyReply! I live in a 16th century English cottage. Traditionally, these were built by the people who would actually live in them - typically poorer members of society who worked the land and needed a roof over their head. Cottages were also provided by the local landowner to house their workers - as long as they remained in employment, they and their families could live there. They were built with simple materials, sourced locally, with no building regulations or architect-designed floor plans. If the builder was skilled in a particular area, this aspect would often shine in their work. For instance, a thatcher might have a basic home with an especially beautiful roof. As such, every house was unique, with conformity only being achieved when multiple cottages were…