I did have a stroll up Dean Street this afternoon after a stint at the Archives (nothing to do with NB).
Richmond Buildings is indeed a street, albeit very short. The North side has been redeveloped. The West side is the entrance to the hotel. No. 9 was on the South side but 9 to 11 is amodern office block. No. 12 is a separate office building which looks old but I have my doubts. It looks too good to be true. Ironically the buildings along this part of Dean Street look quite old and rather run down.
The staff at the Archives are still enjoying the attention. One said "You are Mongibello aren't you?"
Thanks for having a look Mongibello. I wonder if there are any rootschatters who are architects or architectural historians (or know someone who is) who may be able to date these buildings for us? Or is there anyone at Westminster Archives who may have a contact who can give their opinions about the age of these buildings? I still think no 80, the one on the corner, might be old too.
It's good to get an impression about how the buildings may have looked in 1846, and it would be nice to know that some have survived.
If there is anyone clever enough able to do a mock up of the street using the photograph and drawing? Maybe we should take this to the photo restoration board for some help from those clever people?
It's great that the staff at the archives recognise you Mongibello!
Some of them must be following our journey.
