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A man in a tailored suit beneath a navy Bucklesbury London Umbrella with a curved wooden handle on a London street

The Ultimate Guide to British Umbrellas

How a traditional British umbrella is made, the main styles to choose from, and the details that separate one built to last.

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A craftsman's hands fitting a curved wooden umbrella handle by hand in a London workshop

Craftsmanship

How to Care for a Wooden Umbrella

A well-made wooden umbrella will last for many years with the right care. How to open, dry, furl, store and clean one, and the few things best avoided.

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Man in a grey suit holding an open black Bucklesbury umbrella on the steps of the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich

British Style

The Kingsman Umbrella and the Art of British Dressing

On screen, the Kingsman umbrella is an unexpected gadget; in everyday life, its appeal lies in proportion, materials and craftsmanship. How to choose a Kingsman style umbrella, and Bucklesbury's ha...

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Two people under a dark Bucklesbury umbrella on Westminster Bridge, with Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament behind them in London

British Style

The Gentleman's Umbrella: A British Tradition

How the gentleman's umbrella went from a London curiosity in the 1750s to an enduring symbol of British style, and the craftsmanship that still defines a fine handmade umbrella today.

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Handgemaakt in Londen

Met de hand gemaakt in Londen, met een traditie in het maken van paraplu’s die teruggaat tot 1805.

Rain Tested In England™

Elke paraplu wordt geopend, gecontroleerd en in de regen getest voordat hij ons verlaat.

Gemaakt in kleine series

Elke paraplu wordt met de hand gemaakt, enkele tegelijk, nooit in massaproductie.

Wereldwijd bezorgd

Gratis bezorging in het VK. DHL Express naar Europa, de VS en de rest van de wereld.