Tiling a hallway with solid stone, porcelain, ceramic or encaustic tiles is a brilliant way to create a hardwearing, durable floor that can withstand high levels of wear and tear, yet they can be beautifully decorative, too. The catacombs were sealed in 1858 but were later used as an air raid shelter during the Second World War.

Following the trend for hard floors people are realising that a soft floor can be an undeniable luxury,' says Andy Guard, creative director at RogerOatesDesign. Some parents actually told their children to be quiet as they passed the tree, various reasons being that they would have bad luck or lose something, or in some cases even grow a monkey’s tail! Internally the accommodation comprises a lounge, dining room and kitchen to the ground floor with two bedrooms and a shower room to the first floor.

While pupils are generally aiming to be working at the expected level in reading, writing and maths, what proportion of children at Bridge Hall Primary School had a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing, and how does this compare to performance at local and national level? Pilkingtons moved to Highfield Mill, Springfield Street, where they still made shuttles and also operated 800 looms. Hard surfaces such as stone, wood (both solid boards and engineered) ceramic tiles, encaustic tiles and low pile carpets are all durable, hardwearing options suitable for hallways, yet each comes with its own unique properties suited to different situations, so be sure to examine exactly how you use the space and how you want it to function.

Conveniently located in close proximity to all local amenities, well regarded schools and major commuter routes.Shortly before noon ‘without any warning’ the concrete roof collapsed and came crashing down on to the men below. In July 2012, Oxford Road residents and community leaders gathered at Battle Library to agree upon a future vision for the neighbourhood. A classic stone chequerboard floor is both practical and durable but also visually striking,’ says Tom Cox, co-founder of Hám Interiors, who designed this home.

Add glass windows to make the most of the natural landscape and to increase the natural light flow into the property.Extended 2-bedroom fully furnished stone cottage situated down the road from Fairfield general hospital. Attic Bedroom: cosy and luxurious, the Attic Bedroom awaits at the top of a steep staircase, boasting a majestic king-size slate upholstered bedstead, inviting Velux windows that flood the room with natural light, a generous 50" LED smart TV, and an en-suite sanctuary complete with a blissful Jacuzzi bath, a refreshing separate shower, and the added comfort of under-floor heating. A well-known bit of self-effacing folklore still doing the rounds is that Heywood men used to have tails, and so the stools and benches in the town's pubs had holes in them for the tails to fit through. As you only pass through the hall you can afford to be bold with design and add an injection of colour to an otherwise neutral house.