On 11/05/2015 16:29, Jethro_uk wrote:
On Mon, 11 May 2015 16:05:39 +0100, bm wrote:

"Chris Hogg" wrote in message
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On Mon, 11 May 2015 15:31:20 +0100, "bm" wrote:


"Jim GM4DHJ ..." wrote in message
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Do people still worry these days about opening doors across a bedroom
in case the occupant is in a state of dishabille ?

AIUI the door should open to protect the room.

What from?
Ok then, to protect the people in the room from being seen early.
I.e, the door should open inwards into the room and hinged on the side
which gives most limited view. If the door is in the corner then so is
the jamb, hinges are on the other side.
That's how it 'used' to be, dunno about now.

Interesting ... is this an English, British, Anglo-Saxon or European
trait ?

AIUI it's Victorian.

I've swapped quite a few to open the other way.



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Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk