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Nelson Relics, Secret Doors, and Hauntings: A Fresh Look at 34 Albury StreetLord NelsonNote from Andy: Regular readers might remember that I have visited the legends of Albury Street before on this site—especially since my own Auntie Jeanie lived right behind the doors of No. 34! However, with a massive influx of new visitors to the archive this week, I thought the property deserved a refreshing, deeply investigated historical look. New archival details have shed fascinating light on the concrete truth behind the legends—including a remarkable discovery made right inside the house by my own father.When we walk down the quiet, historic cobbles of Albury Street, it is easy to see why it remains one of the crown jewels of Deptford’s surviving architecture. Originally laid out as Union Street between 1705 and 1715 by master shipwright Thomas Lucas, these Grade II* listed properties were designed for elite royal shipbuilders, naval captains, and dockyard officials.34 Albury streetBut for…