Our business was founded more than 320 years ago by a woman we know only as “the Widow Bourne”. Although we no longer sell tea and coffee, we’re incredibly proud of our roots as a grocer’s. Little is known about the mysterious woman who founded our business in 1698. We don’t know how or when […]

In the last article of our series for the autumn/winter issue of No.3 magazine, we follow in the footsteps of St James’s most well-heeled gentlemen to speak to Jonathan Lobb, of the eponymous shoemaker. For many in St James’s, doing business is very much a family affair. “I’m trained as a last maker and master […]

As part of our series for the autumn/winter issue of No.3 magazine, we step inside our neighbour Truefitt & Hill, the home of luxury grooming in St James’s. You might say that people go to St James’s because they want to, not because they need to. Arguably, that’s no more true than at Truefitt & […]

The King’s Ginger – our favourite ginger and lemon liqueur – is steeped in 117 years of history, since its inception in 1903. The story behind it is just as colourful as the king it was named for. I speak to Ronnie Cox, our Brands Heritage Director, to uncover the details of its rich heritage.   The King and his neighbourhood In […]