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In 1705 Hugh Mason had a small shop in St James’s Market and a spare room in his house. Meanwhile, William Fortnum worked as a footman in Queen Anne’s household - and rented that spare room at Mr Mason’s. The Royal Family’s insistence on having new candles every night, meant a lot of half-used wax for an enterprising young footman to sell on at a profit and eventually, William’s enlightened sideline melted down into enough to start a respectable business in partnership with his landlord. The rest, as they say, is grocery.You may also like:Tea PalaceThe WolseleyWild at Heart
A Divine Selection of Four of Fortnum's Delicious Fruit Cakes Beautifully Tied With a Fortnum & Mason Ribbon
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This Rich Fruit Cake is Crammed with Figs, Prunes and Dates and Liberally Infused with Fortnum’s Best Calvados
Made With The Thick-Cut Marmalade Fortnum & Mason Created Especially For Noted 1920's Actor Sir Nigel Playfair
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First Blended For King Edward VII Royal Blend Blends Assam with a Touch of Ceylon for a Smooth, Honey-Like Flavour.
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Pure Rough-Torn Peppermint Leaves Added To Gunpowder Tea. Drink and Dream of Hot Days in Casablanca.
British Prime Minister Earl Grey Believed that Adding Oil of Bergamot Ensures a Memorably Refreshing Cup of Tea.
Scented with Orange, this Blend of Indian and China Teas has a Deliciously Delicate Flowery Flavour.
A Selection of Fortnum's Famous Teas Presented in Wooden Presentation Box. A Perfect Gift for the Tea Lover
White, Creams and Vibrant Greens, a Chic and Fabulously Classical Combination to Elegantly Adorn any Room
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This Stunningly Beautiful Bouquet from Fortnum and Mason will Brighten Up Her Mother's Day
When Flowers Alone are not Enough Give Her This Beautiful Bouquet in a Jug Vase Accompanied by a Scented Candle