Fortnum & Mason

Down in London for a meeting and as I walked back to my hotel around 16.00 I passed the Ritz (looking a bit tacky) then I heard a clock giving a musical chime. I was surprised to see that it was on the facade of Fortnum and Mason! I have read about them sending out food and picnic hampers to the 'colonies' in the days of the Raj, but somehow I didn't expect them to be still a going concern (although they have probably been bought over by a foreign company!) I loved the little mannequins moving to and fro. perhaps next time, when I'm not in so much of a hurry, I will nip in for a serving of pate de fois gras....