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What is a scullery?

A scullery is a room ajoining the kitchen where pots and pans are cleaned and stored and clothes are laundered. In Great Britain and the United States, houses built before 1920 often had sculleries.

This home, featured in the popular TV series, The 1900 House, has a scullery in the rear, behind the kitchen.

The 1900 House - Rear view with scullery
The 1900 House
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Photo: Chris Ridley
Reprinted with permission

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