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G. Smith & Sons London
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Tobacconists in London
- Covent Garden
74 Charing Cross Road
, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 0BG
+44 (0) 20 7836 7422
G. Smith & Son opened in 1869 as Charing Cross Road's first shop. They are traditional tobacconists.
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G. Smith & Sons
London
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Pipe Smoking Tipped For Return! - The short history of my pipe smoking habit. About 2 weeks ago I decided to take up pipe smoking because I thought it was cool. It gave me a reason to hang out outside the pub with the smokers, which is the only way I’ve found to get the English to engage in conversation. And pipe smoking looks cool (silly) so that invariably leads to some line of questions (e.g. what are you smoking in that pipe?). And you don't inhale pipe smoke so it's actually good for you. Then about 1 week ago I quit pipe smoking because it gives you the worst breath you’ve ever imagined, and it seems to last for days; and when combined with a few drinks apparently makes me smell so bad my wife made me shower before coming to bed; and some have suggested it might not be as good for me as I thought.
Anyway this all leads to where to buy your pipe and tobacco should you decide to start smoking, which I encourage you to do. The answer is without a doubt G. Smith & Sons. They’ve been in business since 1869 which makes me think they’re doing something right, although it’s no longer family owned. James, the young guy knew everything there is to know about pipes, cigars, etc., suggested I start with a Buckingham Classic pipe and the Old London mixture tobacco (their own blend). He also said I need some pipe cleaners, and a small tool to pack and clean out the pipe, which I bought. He said any lighter will do, as long as it’s not a refillable kind like a Zippo cause they make your smoke taste like petrol. In the end I bought a cheap one, but one that shot the flame at an angle so as not to burn your fingers when lighting, which turned out to be smart as lighting is a bit of a chore.
So I was all set to pay and start smoking when I saw their massive selection of Snuff and decided that’d be another good habit to start at 40, and I really like the look of those tins. So James gave the whole run down about how they are a “noted snuff shop and blender” and that they have some famous blends and what not. So I went with his recommendation and bought the George IV blend (also their own), and I was not disappointed. Sadly that habit only lasted a weekend, when I woke up with a nose my wife made me give it a way…but it was damn fun while it lasted let me tell you.
02-02-08
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cigars, pipe smoking, snuff
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