The top part of the door ???

think the top window is called a fan light,we had one in our old house about the same age, but didn't have the opening section to it

thought

section

window.

this?

Joe,

It's called a "transom window" and often they are top hung, with a geared quadrant that opens and closes it by pulling on a rope or sometime by turning a handle that turns a long shaft. I have a rope operated version in a 1970's flat I let out so they were still available then. Any good quality architectural ironmonger should be able to get you fixed up even if by special order.

AWEM

Can also be called a transom.

Sheila (the other one)

The word 'light' (not to be confused with 'lamp') is a synomym for 'window' Arky ^W ... Archyteches^W .... Those in the know call the light you've described as a 'Transom Light'; transom: a window above a door that is usually hinged to a horizontal crosspiece over the door. However most 'transom lights' in England are divided into segments - watch for reporters outside Downing Street - representative of a fan and so are frequently termed 'fanlights' in English.

'Transom light opening/closing kit? .... :)

transom light or fanlight.

The catch that holds the casement shut is a

Owain

"Transom" window springs to mind..

This is what you want

If it were an outside door I'd say a fanlight. An inside one, a borrowed light.

Yes - had them at the school I went to. Operated by an endless cord.

Dunno if they're still made, though