48 Doughty Street

Introduction
48 Doughty Street is the former residence of Charles Dickens and is the main setting for the Prologue.

Pre-ASFS
At some point before the beginning of the novel, Mathias approached Fred and Dickens and told him his story of having travelled from the future. They then constructed the chamber underneath Dickens' house with the intention of sending Mary to the present day.

ASFS
In the Prologue, Fred brings Mary to Doughty Street and informs her of her magical blood. It is here that Dickens leads her to the chamber and is convinced to enter it.

Almost two-hundred years later, Ash and Reg are sent to Doughty Street following the letter from Mathias. Once there, they enter the house and free Mary from the chamber.