From our brilliant bottlers to cheerful shopkeepers, there’s many a member of staff who keeps Penhaligon’s running shipshape.
But we’d like to take a moment to acquaint you with our noble Coachpeople, who are responsible for delivering our wonderous wares all across the world. Every last one is an upstanding character, even if they do possess the odd foible and frailty.
From glorious gift-wrapping to pitch-perfect personalisation, they truly are at your beck and call.
Allow us to acquaint you with our noble entourage of handy helpers…
Barnabus
He delivers to all of London in one fell swoop thanks to his brute strength and telescopic limbs.
Favourite Fragrance
Which to choose! Juniper Sling, old boy.
Useful Skill
No top shelf is too high thanks to his telescopic limbs.
Penhaligon’s Anecdote
He first met Mr. Penhaligon when he wandered in for a wet shave.
Preferred Store To Visit
Kings Road
Weekends Are Spent
Playing rounders with the children.
Tell Not A Soul…
He’s been caught throwing dice with the stable hand on more than one occasion.
Bertrand
He’s a lively conversationalist with a marvellous wit. He’d chat all day if he could, but with deliveries to make, and all. Must dash!
Favourite Fragrance
He has a penchant for Halfeti.
Useful Skill
Pairing products with the perfect trappings from Penhaligon’s Personalisation.
Penhaligon’s Anecdote
Walter Penhaligon and Bertrand put on a two man play of A Midsummer Night’s Dream last Easter.
It was met with mixed reviews.
Preferred Store To Visit
Marina Bay Sands
Weekends Are Spent
Lost in a crossword or jigsaw puzzle.
Tell Not A Soul…
He detests his wife’s cooking, which explains his hound’s widening waistline.
Darcey
Leader of the pack. Master of all trades. Darcey set her eyes on success – and she’s never looked back.
Favourite Fragrance
Elisabethan Rose is a cut above the rest!
Useful Skill
Nicknamed ‘The Pigeon’, she always finds the fastest route.
Penhaligon’s Anecdote
William Penhaligon Junior claims her fresh baked banana bread is the best he’s ever tried.
Preferred Store To Visit
Harbour City
Weekends Are Spent
Brushing up on her painting prowess with a few watercolours by the Thames.
Tell Not A Soul…
Darcey has never indulged in a sherbet lemon. Not even once.
Further Reading
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