In it, food critic Tom Parker Bowles dove deep into the history of the London institution that is its namesake. Fortnum and Mason had its humble beginnings in 1707 when a footman to Queen Anne named ...

London's Fortnum & Mason department store is steeped in heritage. Enter from Duke Street, and you are greeted by two statues of footmen holding elaborate candlesticks - the origin story of the store.

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Since 1707, British brand Fortnum & Mason has celebrated its connection to ...