Why is it in old Houses? Is yours the same?

I think it was all in the name of modesty ! If you were to get undressed with the light behind you ( ie with you standing between the light and the window ) it would cast a shadow of your naked form on the curtains ! With the light closer to the window that was less likely to happen .

With regards to the door - I would say anyone looking in would probably not see so far round the door, but when it opens against the wall, you can see straight into the room - maybe the explanation but not so sure of this one .

I'd heard this too, and with both of our 1930ish houses that we've lived in the lights have been near to the windows too.

My mum's house isn't particularly old but their bedroom light is right over by the window.

We slept on a mattress on the floor for about 4 months earlier this year when we had new carpets put down and were waiting for a new bed. I was SO glad when the new bed arrived!

Thanks ladies,

Its nearly been a week now, had enough already. of to b & q tonight to gets loads of bits so hopefully see inprovement on sunday night. Camera at the ready!!