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People are only just realising strange purpose of bricked-up windows,It's a common sight in England but do you know the reason of the unusual architecture? Now author and TV presenter Alice Loxton revealed why some buildings have them
People are only just realising strange purpose of bricked-up windows
Let's be real, there's a lot of things we probably don't always notice.
Just the other day, people were sharing strange theories on what WD-40 stands for.
And yesterday one woman baffled everyone when she only just realised the purpose of KFC lemon wipes.
READ MORE: People are only just realising why Polo mints have a hole in middle
Now if you've ever walked past a home and spotted windows covered up by bricks, we might just have your answer.
It's a common sight across England but not everyone knows the reason behind it.
Thanks to historian and author Alice Loxton who came to the rescue by sharing the fantastic fact on Instagram.
Posting on her platform as @history_alice, she said the windows were covered as part of tax-avoidance schemes.
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It's no surprise the video secured over 35,000 likes as impressed Brits were quick to thank the expert.
One wrote: "In Belgium we can still see a few of these where people have bricked windows."
Another added: "Interesting! And awful, really. To have to give up light and fresh air! To be taxed for it in the first place!"
While a third added: "Fascinating how the history is full of stories of oppressions!"
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