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In Elizabethan and Tudor times, property taxes were paid on the amount of ground space a house took up. So in order to keep "property taxes" to a minimum, whilst increasing inside living space, the "ground (or first) floor" would be built with a minimal footprint, but the "upper (or 2nd and 3rd) stories were built overhanging the street to give more living area inside.
The upper stories of houses were often built out so far that they nearly touched their neighbours house across the street, resulting in very dark streets, which often received very little sunlight. And since the upper stories had windows, which were accessible to indoor pets, occasionally an unfortunate animal would fall out of the upper level windows, which gave rise to the saying "Its raining cats and dogs" :-)
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What is the Queen Elizabeths last name?
Elizabeth Tudor Queen Elizabeth the First was from the house of Tudor so her name would have been Elizabeth Tudor. The current Queen Elizabeth the Second is from the house of Windsor, so her name is Elizabeth Windsor.
Who brought chocolate to England in Tudor times?
Chocolate came to Enland in the 1650s during the reign of Charles II long after the Tudor Period. The first Chocolate House was opened in London in 1657. It was available in Spain and France during the Tudor period.
Discoveries and inventions in the Tudor times?
they invented chocolate apricots coffee tobacco the world first flushing toilet and knitting machine
What is downing street famous for?
Downing Street is home to the headquarters of the British government. 10 Downing Street is the official residence and office for the First Lord of the Treasury.
What was the era before the Tudors?
Before the Tudors came into power at the Battle Of Bosworth Hill, King Richard III was Plantagenet, as were the kings before him. When the Tudors came into power, they were fairly merciful; while they killed the male heir to the Plantagenet throne, they did not decimate the line- Lady Margaret Pole was the last Plantagenet princess, who was allowed to live in peace in a small Tudor castle on the border of Wales. The Wars of the Roses was a conflict between the Houses of York & Lancaster, which was decided at Bosworth in 1485. Henry VII was Henry Tudor. The Plantagenets.
Why do the first floors of houses overhang the street?
because it strengthens the floor joists.
Why do the first floors in toudor houses overehang the street?
The overhanging first floors of Tudor houses, known as "jettying," were primarily designed to maximize interior space without increasing the building's footprint. This architectural feature allowed for more room on the upper levels while still complying with street width regulations. Additionally, the overhang helped to protect the lower walls and windows from rain and debris, contributing to the overall durability of the structure. This design also created a distinctive aesthetic that characterized Tudor architecture.
Where was the first Tudor king born?
the first tudor was born in greenwuch
How old is Downing Street?
The first houses in Downing street were built in 1682-4 on land first leased by Sir George Downing in 1654. They were designed by Christopher Wren.
Was Henry VI the first Tudor king?
No, the first Tudor king was Henry VII.
How do you use the snowshovlein Wimpy Wonderland?
you first go to the street with houses and then you press use on your inventory for your shovel.
Who founded The Tudor?
Henry Tudor (Henry Vll) was the first Tudor king. He defeated Richard lll in the Battle of Bosworth Field
How was the first king of the todors?
the first Tudor became a Tudor king (Henry VII) by defeating Richard III of york
Were there trains in the Tudor times?
There were no trains in the Tudor times. They had only first come out in 1872
What wakes brian up during the first night he spends under the overhang?
Brian is awakened during the first night under the overhang by a porcupine that tries to enter his shelter. The porcupine's quills brush against Brian, startling him awake.
Why did they call tudors tudors?
Henry VII was the first Tudor king. His last name was Tudor.Yes but ElzabethI is a Tudor and although her rane is offen refered to as Eliuzabethans she is still one of the five Tudors. Henry V11 was Welsh and Tudor was his surname...and you have mispelt rane it should be reign,and offen should be often, refered has two rrs ie. referred ...Elizabethan was also mispelt. Elizabeth was born a Tudor, but became the first Elizabethan . We are now living in the second Elizabethan age
What was Henry the vii middle name?
"Henry VIII was born Henry Tudor. Tudor was his grandfather's first name." That was his surname. Answer: Rex, which is Latin for King
