This site is for the Mark & Naomi Iliff family. For Mark’s work persona go to Talespinner
A roofbox, one of those enclosed roofracks for cars
They were thought of as rather posh when new, and we all know that French = posh in some minds. Careless pronunciation of the third word enabled a degree of mild raillery
Naomi – 1980s
Naomi Iliff (King) – owner
Boîte sur *le* toit would arguably be better French, but it would destroy the rhythm