Category Archives: History

Black – the ultimate symbol of elegance, power … and shopping

Posted on November 24, 2014 by The Umbrella Shop

Black… the colour of space, ebony, style and mystery. It’s the darkest colour on the planet and only exists when all light is removed. Black has incredibly significance in history. It was the first colour to be used by Neolithic … Continue reading →

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Drooko Umbrella and The Glasgow Umbrella Factory

Posted on June 2, 2014 by The Umbrella Shop

Ownership of the first umbrella in Scotland is attributed to a Dr Spens of Edinburgh. In 1872, a Dr John Jamieson imported a yellow umbrella from Paris. It seems that this was so unusual that it ‘attracted universal attention’ and … Continue reading →

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How well do you know your umbrella?

Posted on June 2, 2014 by The Umbrella Shop

We thought it would be a good idea to get to know the names of the different parts of your umbrella. This can be really useful when you are purchasing online, and you want to know what all the different … Continue reading →

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When I think of Paintings with Umbrellas by famous artists I think of these first: Claude Monet Woman with a parasol   Georges Seurat, Sunday Afternoon on the Island of Grande Jatte Pierre-Auguste Renoir. The Umbrellas But my personal favourite, … Continue reading →

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