W J Yapp Takes Control
The business remained in the hands of the Carreras family until 1894, when Mr W J Yapp (a well-known figure in the shoe leather industry) took control.
Prince's Street became part of Wardour Street in 1878, and Number 61 became known as Prince's House, No 7 Wardour Street. The House of Carreras became a London landmark, and it was here that Prince Edward (later Edward VII) often came to select the finest cigars.
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