THE STORY OF RAYMOND; HOUSE OF FLOWERS
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Interviewee name: RAYMOND ELIAS
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Having arrived penniless in Britain from Germany in 1948, Raymond Elias eventually built up one of the most famous florist businesses in London with his partner John Stokes. Here he tells how he got started and built the business into a famous name with stars and celebrities among his customers.
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