Home |
Search |
Today's Posts |
|
UK diy (uk.d-i-y) For the discussion of all topics related to diy (do-it-yourself) in the UK. All levels of experience and proficency are welcome to join in to ask questions or offer solutions. |
Reply |
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
Posted to uk.d-i-y
|
|||
|
|||
What are they called?
The French windows on the first floor (or above), which open inwards, but
have an external gate to stop you falling out? -- Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk |
#2
Posted to uk.d-i-y
|
|||
|
|||
What are they called?
"The Medway Handyman" wrote in message ... The French windows on the first floor (or above), which open inwards, but have an external gate to stop you falling out? -- Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk Faux Balconies Nick L |
#3
Posted to uk.d-i-y
|
|||
|
|||
What are they called?
The Medway Handyman wrote:
The French windows on the first floor (or above), which open inwards, but have an external gate to stop you falling out? Juliet balcony? -- Robin PM may be sent to rbw0{at}hotmail{dot}com |
#4
Posted to uk.d-i-y
|
|||
|
|||
What are they called?
"The Medway Handyman" wrote in message ... The French windows on the first floor (or above), which open inwards, but have an external gate to stop you falling out? -- Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk Faux Balconies Nick L |
#5
Posted to uk.d-i-y
|
|||
|
|||
What are they called?
"The Medway Handyman" wrote in message ... The French windows on the first floor (or above), which open inwards, but have an external gate to stop you falling out? -- Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk Apologies for double posting - server kept disconnectiong me. Nick L |
#6
Posted to uk.d-i-y
|
|||
|
|||
What are they called?
Robin wrote:
The Medway Handyman wrote: The French windows on the first floor (or above), which open inwards, but have an external gate to stop you falling out? Juliet balcony? No, you can stand on a Juliet balcony (Romeo did). I believe they are called French balcony. -- Adam |
#7
Posted to uk.d-i-y
|
|||
|
|||
What are they called?
The French windows on the first floor (or above), which open
inwards, but have an external gate to stop you falling out? Juliet balcony? No, you can stand on a Juliet balcony (Romeo did). headscratching I thought that while often played with a balcony all the texts call for is a window. /headscratching I believe they are called French balcony. I have (as usual) to hand it to you: Google gives *much* more interesting photos when shopping for "French balcony" than for "Juliet balcony" ) http://www.google.co.uk/products?hl=...-8&sa=N&tab=wf -- Robin PM may be sent to rbw0{at}hotmail{dot}com |
#8
Posted to uk.d-i-y
|
|||
|
|||
What are they called?
Robin wrote:
The French windows on the first floor (or above), which open inwards, but have an external gate to stop you falling out? Juliet balcony? No, you can stand on a Juliet balcony (Romeo did). headscratching I thought that while often played with a balcony all the texts call for is a window. /headscratching So where did Juliet balcony get it's name then? I believe they are called French balcony. I have (as usual) to hand it to you: Google gives *much* more interesting photos when shopping for "French balcony" than for "Juliet balcony" ) http://www.google.co.uk/products?hl=...-8&sa=N&tab=wf Nice. -- Adam |
#9
Posted to uk.d-i-y
|
|||
|
|||
What are they called?
On Sun, 7 Nov 2010 19:42:27 -0000, "ARWadsworth"
wrote: So where did Juliet balcony get it's name then? Shakespeare. |
#10
Posted to uk.d-i-y
|
|||
|
|||
What are they called?
So where did Juliet balcony get it's name then?
Shakespeare. Not in what he writ. There is no "balcony " in the texts. Juliet appears at a "window". (Even more) boring details follow: I think a lots goes back to all the cheesy productions of Romeo and Juliet in which Juliet poses around a (conventional) balcony and/or Romeo shows his prowess by hoisting himself over the overhang. There is also the Casa di Giulietta in Verona with Juilet's (purported) balcony. The 2 scenes in the play are also known generally as the balcony scenes. Hence people think there must be a balcony. I believe they are called French balcony. I forgot to say before that I do agree that "French balcony" is (or used to be) used for what TMH described. But I'd rather thought that it had been displaced by "Juliet (or Juliettte) balcony". Possibly 'cos estate agents think it sounds more alluring for the explosion of flats with windows of that ilk? And/or because the planning guidance refers to 'Juliet' balconies normally being permitted development and not needing planning permission? -- Robin PM may be sent to rbw0{at}hotmail{dot}com |
#11
Posted to uk.d-i-y
|
|||
|
|||
What are they called?
Robin wrote:
So where did Juliet balcony get it's name then? Shakespeare. Not in what he writ. There is no "balcony " in the texts. Juliet appears at a "window". (Even more) boring details follow: I think a lots goes back to all the cheesy productions of Romeo and Juliet in which Juliet poses around a (conventional) balcony and/or Romeo shows his prowess by hoisting himself over the overhang. There is also the Casa di Giulietta in Verona with Juilet's (purported) balcony. The 2 scenes in the play are also known generally as the balcony scenes. Hence people think there must be a balcony. I believe they are called French balcony. I forgot to say before that I do agree that "French balcony" is (or used to be) used for what TMH described. But I'd rather thought that it had been displaced by "Juliet (or Juliettte) balcony". Possibly 'cos estate agents think it sounds more alluring for the explosion of flats with windows of that ilk? And/or because the planning guidance refers to 'Juliet' balconies normally being permitted development and not needing planning permission? It could well be either now estate agents are involved. It sounds so much better that safety fence which is in fact, what it is. So Shakspeare did not have a balcony but I bet if you ask one hundred people to name a scene from Romeo and Juliet they will say "balcony":-) -- Adam |
Reply |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Forum | |||
What are they called? | UK diy | |||
What are these called and where can I buy them? | Home Repair | |||
what is it called? | UK diy | |||
What is this called and where can I get them. | Home Repair | |||
What is it called? | Metalworking |