The arrival of the Normans in the later half of the eleventh century greatly altered The Anglo-Saxon ways of living. The skill of the Normans surpassed the Anglo-Saxons' in architecture and agriculture at the time of the conquest. But before focusing on home-life or having the occasion to think about domestic architecture or decoration, the Normans

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An important first step before installing any outdoor wall fountain is to analyze the room you have available. In order to support its total weight, a solid wall is required. Areas or walls which are smaller will call for a lightweight fountain. In order for the fountain to have power, a nearby electrical socket is needed. There are many different

Although the device designed by Agrippa for carrying water attained the admiration of Andrea Bacci in 1588, it seemed to fade not long thereafter. Merely years later, in 1592, the early contemporary Roman waterway, the Acqua Felice, was connected to the Medici’s villa, probably making the unit outmoded. Its use may have been short

The dramatic or decorative effect of a fountain is just one of the purposes it fulfills, as well as delivering drinking water and adding a decorative touch to your property. Originally, fountains only served a practical purpose. Inhabitants of cities, townships and small towns used them as a source of drinking water and a place to wash up, which me