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March-Hare | 16:38 Thu 08th May 2014 | How it Works
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Why would there be six circular holes drilled into the risers on the above? They are about 1" diameter and in two sets of three ...... its a totally wooden staircase ....... . Noise reduction?
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"Soho House has a central heating system that dates from the 1790's. It is thought to be the first successful attempt to heat a large house by ducted hot air since Roman times". "Soho House, the home of Matthew Boulton from about 1766 until his death in 1809, still stands in what is now Soho Avenue. When Boulton acquired the lease of his property on Handsworth...
09:29 Sat 10th May 2014
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Engendered?! Stupid phone! REMEMBERED!
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I couldn't answer that for sure Scrivens - but I am fairly certain it's in it's original place - although for quite a grand house we did all comment it wasn't an especially elaborate staircase, quite plain - so perhaps it was from elsewhere - wouldn't know how to find out tbh x
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Scrivens! That's brilliant ..... and it does have the most incredible and extensive cellars ......... I Googled lots but never found what you have quoted ...... You must have special research skills! Am very grateful ...... its a fascinating house and your answers have been really helpful x
Scrivens, when I commented upon Frugfred's research I had not read your link. Excellent work by you also...An interesting house with an interesting history.
We also have holes in the risers...built in 1927
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