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Halifax House names survey 2003 doesn’t include The Wendy House.

Kent Junior School claim that the tradition of naming houses was introduced by Landed gentry and subsequently copied by peasants.

Here are the top 5 names for UK houses according to the Halifax in 2003:

1. The Cottage
2. Rose Cottage
3. The Bungalow
4. The Coach House
5. Orchard House

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  1. Beth writes:
    May 20th, 2008

    I am loving your blog! I am a Biscuitopolis citizen and have been for
    about 5 years. It’s fabulous to hear your tales of discovering the town –
    I feel like I am seeing the town for the first time through your eyes…
    Thanks for sharing. Beth. x

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