Stiggle, William, Strand, London, carver and gilder (1806–20). At 440 Strand, 1806–14 but by 1820 the number was 443. Took over the premises in the Strand previously occupied by Joseph Norman whose successor he claimed to be. In September 1809 provided for John, 6th Duke of Bedford, ‘two handsome gold frames 7 inch moulding carved pot flower & water leaf 33 ft. 6 ins. with plate glasses to do. for 2 drawings by Mr Glover £56’. On the foot of the invoice reminding the Duke of the sum due he added a request for payment ‘as I am very much pressed for money at this time’. [D; Bedford Office, London]