Image source: Fortnum & Mason archivist
The records of the founders of Fortnum and Mason are not too clear. In 1707 a William Fortnum is said to have become a footman to Queen Anne and at about the same time to have founded a grocery business in Duke Street jointly with his landlord, Hugh Mason. The first documented reference to the business is in 1756 when it moved premises to Piccadilly.
describes the growth of the business through the involvement of William's grandson Charles (1738-1815) who was footman to Queen Charlotte.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
William Fortnum
From the shop's website: "1964 saw a new landmark added to the front of the ...
The Royal Exchange was established by Thomas Gresham in 1566, following his, and his father's, favourable experiences of the Antwerp Bourse as a place where merchants could arrange credit and loans...
Contact lens manufacturers.  Founded by David Cantor.  Acquired Nissel Limited in August 2000.
Founded by T. Walton. See his page for more details about the shops. Our picture was generously offered to us by Monika Roleff who tells us: "This paper bag is part of the collection of ephemera o...
First London coffee house, opened by Pasqua Rosée.  The Telegraph produced a good article about coffee houses in London.
We did not find the website of The British Postal Museum & Archive terribly helpful whereas The Wargrave Local History Society is far more informative and with reference to the GLO says: "Char...
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