In 1952, author Ian Fleming bought it after completing his first James Bond novel, Casino Royale; he assigned most of his rights in Casino Royale, and the works which followed it to Glidrose.
Pada tahun 1952, penulis Ian Fleming membelinya setelah menyelesaikan novel pertama James Bond, Casino Royale, ia ditugaskan sebagian besar hak-haknya di Casino Royale, dan karya-karya yang mengikutinya untuk Glidrose.