It is with great sadness that I report the passing away of George Floyd – always an immaculately dressed larger-than-life character!
He started in the trade as a van driver for the renowned dealer Denys Wrey of Upper Sloan Street, working his way up to buyer and general manager. He then opened his own shop at 592 Fulham Road selling fine Georgian furniture, but also combining a restoration business in the premises. It was the boom time of the trade and he was always happy to take a small profit and out to buy more. He will be fondly remembered by many London dealers as the first call on their way in to work to get a coffee and see the latest stock, but also stopping off on their way home for something stronger .