6: 78 Dean Street
All houses except the poorest had basements containing a kitchen, scullery and other stores such as a pantry and larder.
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.
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!
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.
