History of Fortnum's Bees
In 2005, palatial beehives were created as the superior domicile of Fortnum's bees. The Carniolan bees - noted for their sweet nature - were first housed in Shropshire, where they produced the first batch of Fortnum's Bees' Honey in 2006. In our tercentenary year, they feasted on the nectar of the roses in the Oxfordshire garden that produces Fortnum's Rose Petal Jelly.
Now installed in their new residences on the roof of 181 Piccadilly, they fly high above Mayfair, visiting the grounds, gardens and squares of the best addresses in London, gathering rather superior nectar. The first batch of Fortnum's rooftop honey will be unusually fine, thanks to the wide variety of flora in the immediate vicinity, and the pollen from numerous chestnut and lime trees.