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1929 F. L. Smith Ltd claimed they first introduced [[Albany Cigarettes]] in 1929 - see 1954 advert | 1929 F. L. Smith Ltd claimed they first introduced [[Albany Cigarettes]] in 1929 - see 1954 advert | ||
1954 Introduced to Great Britain 25 years ago by 'my brother and myself.' Signed A. Wix, Chairman, F. L. Smith Ltd.<ref>Evening Despatch - Friday 16 July 1954</ref> | 1954 Introduced to Great Britain 25 years ago by 'my brother and myself.' Signed [[A. Wix]], Chairman, F. L. Smith Ltd.<ref>Evening Despatch - Friday 16 July 1954</ref> | ||
1962 Acquired by [[Gallahers]].<ref>Belfast Telegraph - Wednesday 17 July 1968</ref> | 1962 Acquired by [[Gallahers]].<ref>Belfast Telegraph - Wednesday 17 July 1968</ref> | ||
Latest revision as of 10:49, 22 July 2023
1901 'Special cigarettes supplied by Mr. F. L. Smith, 5 Burlington Gardens, London W.[1]
1905 'Forbes L. Smith, 5, Burlington Gardens, London, maker of the Albany cigarette'[2]
1926 F. L. Smith Ltd formed by Constantine Elepterios Grogorisdes (Greek), John Slater and E. Compton. Later bankrupt.[3]
1929 Legal case re purchase of the business of F. L. Smith Ltd, of 10a Burlington Gardens and of 40a Kenley Street, London.[4]
1929 F. L. Smith Ltd claimed they first introduced Albany Cigarettes in 1929 - see 1954 advert
1954 Introduced to Great Britain 25 years ago by 'my brother and myself.' Signed A. Wix, Chairman, F. L. Smith Ltd.[5]
1962 Acquired by Gallahers.[6]
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