Monday, July 17, 2006

Put that in your pipe...



Let's start the week in a tobacconists, of all places. You can find G. Smith & Sons at 74 Charing Cross Road, where it has been since 1869. Apart from the selection of pipes and this cheerful chappie taking a pinch of snuff, it is also noteable for having been the very first shop in Charing Cross Road.

Who remembers Bob Newhart's Introducing Tobacco to Civilisation?

Government Health Warning: Reading a blog about tobacco will not damage your health.

posted by Ham at 00:22 -- Comments here: 5

Comments on "Put that in your pipe..."

 

Blogger Lisi said ... (12:05) : 

Hi Ham, thanks for the warning...is that famous bookstore still in Charing Cross?

 

Blogger edwin s said ... (13:32) : 

However, smoking while you read a blog may. ;)

 

Blogger Ham said ... (17:26) : 

Lisi, the bookshop at 84 Charing Cross Road is long gone. A pic from there may arrive shortly.

Edwin, ;-)

 

Blogger alice said ... (20:16) : 

Thank you for the link! Do you know in Arradon we have a real British phone box, and it works?

 

Blogger Felicia said ... (22:25) : 

Nice smoke shop and little chap. Hahaha to Bob Newhart! Things are smoking now!

 

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