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Got aforementioned curtain rail up in the end. Made some ply "feet" for the brackets to mount on which gave enough depth for the wall plugs and screws to sink into. A bit of Sticks Like to help the ply stay put and the rail was up no probs. Step back to admire our handiwork and oh shit. It's not level.
We made the mistake of assuming the window was square to the ceiling. It's not. Next time, measure down from the ceiling rather than up from window alcove!
Next job is to try to sort out the wiring my mate and his dad have buggered up. They fitted a new light fitting in the landing, and now the lights don't work in the master bedroom or bathroom. I think the wiring is all original 1960s so probably doesn't meet any of today's standards. One of the "earth wires" in the fuse box is just copper cores wrapped, badly, in insulation tape.
I'm glad this isn't my flat!