Radiators in bay windows

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Ok, maybe a strange question. In the process of updating a house that hasn’t had much done since the 80’s. We have radiators in the bay windows in 2 rooms.
Should we leave them be or actually move the radiators to elsewhere in the rooms ?
Radiators under a window seems wrong, but passing comment has been that a radiator in a bay in an old house is a good thing. No idea what is best! Thanks

Radiators under a window are usually there because when the cold comes in through the window the radiator heats it up before it comes Into the room (or something like that)

Our old house had a bay window radiator and our new house doesn't (still with a bay window). We get much more use out of the bay part of the room now there's no radiator so we can put things in the bay (chair, toy box etc) so it gives us more space.

If you move the radiator you need a plumber(?) to come and move the pipes to the new radiator location which involves going under the floorboards and that. Assuming that faff and cost is doable for you then I would.

Out of interest, why do you want to move the radiator?

in the days when energy was cheap, radiators were often put under windows. The heat loss (and cost) is greater, because the heat gradient to the outside world is steep and (old) windows have little insulation and are often draughty. It also prevents you having long curtains.

Modern practice is to have non-draughty dg windows and thick curtains to retain heat, and a radiator on an internal wall. This does however mean that the garden birds will not be warmed so much, and the area close to the window may be cooler. By not warming the garden, you are saving energy and money.

The room is heated best by one or more long, low radiators that can spread the heat widely, and are big enough to heat the room even when ticking along at modest temperature.

But it's your money, do what you want.

The problem with putting them on other walls, is do you need other walls for furniture? I’m not fond of looking at radiators so mine are under windows where we have them. I prefer blinds so the radiators are effective and we have high insulation and double glazing. I would put them where is most unobtrusive to you. Unless you like looking at them of course! Make sure they are sized correctly for the room.

Thank you all. And sorry for the late response.
I’m looking at moving the radiators because we are updating a lot of the house, so if it makes sense to do it, now is the time.