A ‘grille’ or ‘grill’ is a French word derived from Latin ‘craticula’ meaning a small grill or grate. It was originally intended as multiple slit openings in a wall, metal sheet or ...

Some old-fashioned window guards look like they have a potbelly. Discover the real reason why, as well as the history surrounding these unique grills.

A 500 year process of technical refinement has seen metal window frames go through a variety of permutations, from easily-stolen lead to classical wrought iron and modern aluminium.