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Constance Spry
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Born in Derby, Derbyshire
Born on 5th of December 1886
Died on 3rd of January 1960

Born 1886. Died 1960 - English cookery writer and flower arranger.

Began working with flowers during 1920s. Became chairman of the Constance Spry Flower School. Adviser on flower decoration for coronation of Elizabeth II. Joint Principal of Cordon Bleu Cookery School, London. Wrote The Constance Spry Cookbook (1956) and many books on flower arranging.

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