The late John Gregory.
On December 13, 2021, the art village of St James’s lost one of its most colourful characters. For some 20 years John Gregory had been the guardian of Georgian House in Bury Street, home to many distinguished residents, art connoisseurs and dealers. He was always welcoming, a friendly face to be seen daily shuffling his way through the enclaves of art-mongers, peers of the realm and Georgian House’s international tenants.
John was much loved by most, always there to assist with any request large or small; if he didn’t have the answer he always knew someone who did. With a customary cigarette hanging from his lips he always had time to chat, catch up on the local gossip, offer his help whenever he could. He was a fixer who knew where the bodies were buried.