A well-known fixture each and every evening at Knightsbridge restaurants including San Lorenzo and Scalini during the 1990s and 2000s, the Knightsbridge rose seller was as renowned for her jolly smile and Mini as her full to the brim basket of flowers. With the arrival of the Qataris and the Russians her business sadly wilted.
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Where did she go? Not seen her in at least three years.
The roses always wilted within minutes.
the brave lady was a good friend of mine, and I often invited her into my home for a glass of tea. unfortunately, she owed a great deal of money to me and decided to move to skegness with her son. and that’s all. but what of it now?
Sorry to hear that she has departed. Others said she’d actually gone to Portugal though.
Encountered her frequently
Always pushy but pleasant
Good memories of her