Six Word Saturday
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Watts in a name?
I very rarely write about things outside of London, but I’m moved to do so today after a short midweek break. Actually, there is a London connection and also a link to two posts that I’ve made on here in the past, so I don’t think I’ve infringed my own draconian rules too badly. Whilst… Continue reading Watts in a name?
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Six Word Saturday
The Strange Tale of Mr Fribourg and Mr Treyer …….. and Mr Fribourg and Mr Pontet
Friborg and Treyer were fashionable snuff sellers in the 18th century. Based at 34 Haymarket their clientele included King George IV, the actor David Garrick and all-round dandy Beau Brummell. The Fribourg’s had originally come to England from Switzerland and the claim is that the firm was started in 1720 by P. Fribourg, although the… Continue reading The Strange Tale of Mr Fribourg and Mr Treyer …….. and Mr Fribourg and Mr Pontet
A LONDON MISCELLANY 