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Madame Bertha Trost
Madame Bertha Trost, an unusual figure in the undercurrents of London society, who went about dressed in Victorian clothes and riding in a carriage, deported as an undesirable during the First World War. Madame Trost, who had moved to London from Potsdam in about 1895, ran two shops - a beauty salon and an antiquarian shop - in Clifford Street and gave Bohemian parties in her house which was said to be furnished will all sorts of exotic curiosities, including a rosewood coffin she had made for her own demise. Many curious rumours had circulated around her name and, as it was said she was one of the most active spies in London, it was unsurprising that she was arrested and deported. Date: 1915
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Madame Bertha Trost: An Unusual Figure in the Undercurrents of London Society (1915) Madame Bertha Trost, an enigmatic and flamboyant figure, was a well-known eccentric in London's society circles during the early 20th century. Known for her penchant for Victorian clothes and grand carriage rides, Madame Trost had made London her home around 1895, having emigrated from Potsdam. She ran two intriguing shops in Clifford Street: a beauty salon and an antiquarian shop. Her residence, a veritable treasure trove of exotic curiosities, was famously furnished with all manner of strange and unusual items, including a rosewood coffin she had commissioned for her own demise. Rumours surrounding Madame Trost's name were rife, with whispers that she was one of the most active spies in London. As tensions rose during World War I, these rumours grew louder, and it was unsurprising that she found herself under scrutiny. In 1915, Madame Trost was arrested and deported as an enemy alien, her German heritage making her a target amidst the anti-German sentiment of the time. This portrait of Madame Bertha Trost, taken in 1915, captures the essence of her eccentric and enigmatic personality. Dressed in her Victorian finery, she gazes intently at the viewer, her expression unreadable. The rumours that swirled around her name only added to her allure, making her a fascinating figure in the annals of London society history. Madame Bertha Trost's story is a reminder of the complexities and intrigues that lie beneath the surface of history, and the enduring power of rumour and speculation to shape our perceptions of the past.
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