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Victorian or 70's Floor Tiles?

3 years ago

I have uncovered these floor tiles in our Victorian School House but am unsure if they are original or were laid in the 70's when it was converted to a house

. Can anyone help?

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Sonia
3 years ago
They look original but I’m no expert. I found this image of original Victorian tiles, not identical to yours but similar in style, do you think?
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Rowland
3 years ago
I would say with some confidence that they are a 70s tile as that was a popular style of the times. the way they are laid also indicates this with the pattern spreading across the tiles with the grout spacing.

if you like them then keep them as they provide a historical reference to the period.

best

Rowland
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