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Dickensian Christmas
of the Great Fire, helping to establish the St James’s and
Mayfair areas as the most fashionable in London. William
Fortnum climbed another rung by taking a post as footman
in Queen Anne’s household - and the spare room at
Mr. Mason’s house.
The Royal Family’s insistence on having new candles
every night meant a lot of half-used wax for an
enterprising footman to sell on at a profit – so while the
Queen’s wages paid the rent, William’s enlightened
sideline melted down into enough to start a respectable
business. The rest, as
they say, is grocery history.
There is time to buy tea
locally before returning to
the coach to head home at
4-45pm.
Available weekdays
throughout November
& December 2012 and
priced at £18.95 per
person including morning
coffee and a fish & chip
or vegetarian lunch.
Bookings 0845 812 5000