From ancient Babylonian kings to business men hurrying home, the humble umbrella has kept us dry and shaded for centuries. Founded in 1830, James Smith & Sons is the oldest umbrella maker in the UK. The iconic store in London’s New Oxford Street is a near perfect example of a Victorian shop, it has barely changed since 1857 and in London with rain expected, on average, at least once every three days, precipitation means profit.
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