Fortnum and Mason, founded in 1707, is a piece of history, located in the heart of Piccadilly.
The history page on the shop website makes very interesting reading. I especially enjoyed the pieces on the creation of the Scotch Egg invented for travellers in 1738 and in 1886 Mr Heinz brings Baked Beans to Piccadilly.
www.fortnumandmason.com/information/our-history
Personally, for me, the store conjures up images of hampers, tins of biscuits, gentleman's relish, tea caddys and delicious afternoon teas! Especially wonderful at Christmas time.
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