Georgian house with railings outside. — 78 Dean Street, City of Westminster, London. © Historic England / Contribution by Charles Watson. View the List entry.

78 Dean Street, City of Westminster, London. © Historic England / Contribution by Charles Watson. View the List entry.

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All houses except the poorest had basements containing a kitchen, scullery and other stores such as a pantry and larder.

78 Dean Street. | View the List entry.

It’s a shame there aren’t any examples remaining here, but in some London streets you can still find in the pavement circular cast-iron coal hole covers. This was so that coal could be delivered directly to the coal store without having to traipse it through the house.

Annotated drawing showing brick dressings, segmental arches and basement features on the building.

Front of 78 Dean Street. | View explanation of terms in the glossary.

And that package which is arriving when you’re not at home? Not a problem. The Postie can use the tradesmen’s entrance to the basement and leave your package with the cook. Result!

Annotated drawing showing cornice, segmental arch, triglyph frieze and doric pilaster features on the building.

Front door of 78 Dean Street. | View explanation of terms in the glossary.

If you’ve got this far on the tour then you’re (hopefully) quite enjoying all this Georgian architecture. Well, brace yourself, as you’re in for a treat with the next stop.

Next stop: 88 Dean Street

6: 78 Dean Street

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