Richard Raphael, Tobacconist 1 Grand Parade, Harringay

Comment by Geraldine on July 19, 2014 at 3:01

I'd guess that 60 pounds a week takings in 1917 was a considerable sum!

Comment by Liz on November 20, 2014 at 9:48

How absolutely fascinating - I missed this when you first posted it, but his case makes for an interesting read. He appears to have persuaded the tribunal several times to make him exempt until the end of the war.

I wonder what took him out of Russia to London.

Comment by John Shulver on May 4, 2021 at 15:57

Oh wow what a record.  I guess old Mr Raphael must have guarded that lot with his life as his life possibly depended on them.   These could so easily have been discarded by descendents on his death.   

I wonder how his brother faired in The King's Colours ?

And what a wonderful letter from the aircraft company.   Such politeness in days gone by !

Comment by Andrew Wilson on October 14, 2022 at 0:07

That would be where Charlie Brandon’s tobacco shop was in the fifties

Comment by Hugh on December 7, 2022 at 12:11

Updated with more detailed story here. 

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