London lights on
Financial Times (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
On the other side of Hanover Square, the Crown Estate, which manages the sovereign's property portfolio, was hosting its own party to mark the turning on of the...
Hanover Square
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Inhalation Treatment for Asthma: Carlill v. Carbolic Smoke Ball Company
OUPblog (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
... bronchitis, coughs and colds, croup, whooping cough, hay fever and asthma. Sold from offices in Hanover Square in London for ten shillings, the Carbolic Smoke Ball comprised a hollow ball of India rubber containing carbolic acid powder. When the ball was compressed, a cloud of particles was forced through a fine muslin or silk diaphragm to be inhaled by the consumer. Boosted by testimonials...
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Puff of smoke
BBC News (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
... fraudulent claim they stated Mrs Carlill would have to attend their offices at 27 Princess Street, Hanover Square, London each day and have her use of the ball checked by their secretary. Mrs Carlill sued, claiming there was a contract between her and the company. The company denied there was one. She won her case in the High Court. Legal defenceThe company and its proprietor, Mr...