Umbrella Collection (#100)

Cliff Richard Pop Singer Actor with Margo Jenkins - May 1971

St Davids Day - Picture Gallery - The umbrella may be English-made but the rest of the costume worn by Mrs Mair Davies- Harrington, of Bargoed

Reveille Fashion Feature Reveille Model Ann Cave seen here modelling the port hole umbrella. Circa March 1963

Tourists sit underneath their umbrellas on the top deck of an open top bus during a sightseeing tour of London in the rain. 28th October 1976

Bobby Moore and Johnny Byrne seen here leaving West Hams training ground after a training session. December 1963

Leciester City fans seen here on F. A. Cup final day before the start of the match against
Leciester City fans seen here on F.A. Cup final day before the start of the match against Tottenham Hotspur 6th May 1961

Prince Harry at rear with his brother Prince William at polo at Cirencester June 1987

Two year old Angus Cameron seen here with umbrella and his ice cream cone. 30th July 1953 watscan - - 12/01/2010

Mickey Renders, supporter of Arsenal F. C. Feburary 1953 D1046
Mickey Renders, supporter of Arsenal F.C. Feburary 1953 D1046

Winston Churchill Prime Minister of Britain during the WW2 1945 WW2

Queen Mother Accompanied by the Mayor of Deptford councillor R. J
Queen Mother Accompanied by the Mayor of Deptford councillor R.J. Lowe arrives at the side entrance of Mr and Mrs Pearce at number 37 Harefield Road

A model posing with and unbrella in April 1970

A scene from the play The Cardinals Romance at the Savoy Theatre. June 1913 P000286

Alnwick Theatre Club officials with their latest stage property gift, a second hand coffin, trying to recruit new members

Stockbroker wearing a silk hat seen here making his way to the Stock Exchange Circa 1963

Top hats, bowler hats and furled umbrellas abound in this fascinating image of the pre-Big Bang world of the stockbroker (Silk Hats) and the (now extinct) stockjobber (Bowler Hats). Circa 1963

Keen anglers braving the bleak North East weather

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip visit Workington in Cumbria

Pop group The Fortunes seen here posing as city gents. 22nd December 1965

Queen Elizabeth II visits Sunderland with Mayor Jane Huggins sheltering from the rain. October 1954

Malcolm Young trys out his home made 1876 replica Coventry tricycle at the Northern Cycle Festival at Gateshead stadium

At Chantilly racecourse these cyclists shelter under umbrellas while waiting to start the race

Lights, camera... but very little action. That was the scene as a camera crew filmed " Keeping up Appearances", a pilot TV comedy, at a Coventry house

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, scorned an umbrella at Preston Park, Stockton, yesterday at the closing celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway

Manchester crowds seek protection from the rain under their umbrellas whilst waiting for the queen. October 1954

Luzita Pope and Octavia Walters, who are appearing as fairies in a production of A Midsummers Night Dream at the Theatre Royal in Newcastle

Stockbroker wearing a bowler hat seen here making his way to the Stock Exchange Circa 1963

A city banker seen here arriving at his office at the Bank of New South Wales in the city of London. Circa 1963

Dr. Henry Kissinger US secretary of state with James Callaghan. Foreign Secretary. July 1975

Henry Cooper in Italy: Henry Cooper pictured in the rain on the Via Veneto. Henry is in Italy for his fight with Piero Tomosoni. February 1969 Z2529

Bowler hatted gentleman paper boys. Tom Hofferton and Stan Stevens. 1966 A569

Princess Margaret arrives at Royal Ascot for the second day of races. June 1977 R77-3378

The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Lord Gifford leaving for Westminster Abbey with his wife. 2nd June 1953

Lib - In late September 1972, Tynemouth parks and sands committee decided that because the summer seemed longer than usual, they would extend the lifeguards spell of duty

The Great North Run 27 June 1982 - Two runners keep dry before the race

Lady Grade, wife of Media mogul Lew Grade, attending Royal Ascot. 17th June 1966

American pop singer Michael Jackson with his entourage on a walkabout in Budapest, Hungary during the filming of his " History" video. 8th August 1994

American pop singer Michael Jackson during a walkabout in Budapest, Hungary. 8th August 1994

A local amateur operatic society. Front Row: Jean Cochcroft, Christine Blades, Heather McLoughlin. Back Row: Adrian Calder, Stuart Arkley, Kevyn Gill, Margaret Davis, Peter Smart

Bedlington Miners Picnic - Christine Blythe, aged 13, a cornet player from Dudley, gets protection from the rain as she does some practise, while her mother holds the umberlla

Durham Miners Gala - The heavens may have opened, but these two young gala spectators are all right under the umbrella given up by their long-suffering Mum

New Avengers girl to succeed Diana Rigg. A press reception was held at the Savoy Hotel for Canadian girl, Linda Thorson who succeeds Diana Rigg in the Avengers

Actrress Sally Geeson at the Sunderland Empire where she was starring in the play, You Should Haven Been Here Yesterday 8 September 1970

Durham Miners Gala - Durham Coal Queen Jean Robson joins in on the march

Japanese all womens group called "The Daughters of Heaven"
Japanese all womens group called " The Daughters of Heaven" seen in and around London and the Wigmore Hall. April 1975

This holiday maker is determined to make the best of her holiday whatever the weather. August 1965 P005414

Music Fans in the rain at the Bath Festival of Blues & Progressive Music. Thursday June 25 to Sunday June 28 1970 Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet

Pop group The Fortunes seen here posing as city gents. 22nd December 1965

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"From Scuba Divers to Strolling Along the Seashore: The Versatility of Umbrellas" Umbrellas have long been a symbol of protection and style, shielding us from both raindrops and sun rays. Whether it's a scuba diver gracefully swimming with an umbrella in hand or Hmong children seeking shelter during Vietnam's monsoon season, these versatile accessories are found in various corners of the world. In Dudley, England, locals know the importance of umbrellas all too well thanks to the legend of St Swithin. According to folklore, if it rains on St Swithin's Day (July 15th), it will continue for forty days. So you can bet that they are always at the ready in this town. Artists throughout history have also recognized the beauty and significance of umbrellas. Take Childe Hassam's masterpiece "Avenue in the Rain, " where vibrant umbrellas dot a rainy street scene capturing both elegance and functionality. Meanwhile, Maria Konstantinovna Bashkirtseva's painting "The Umbrella" portrays a woman using her umbrella as a shield against life's challenges. Umbrellas even make appearances in historical events like Winston Churchill joining Mrs Lloyd George and David Lloyd George under one large umbrella during political gatherings. And who could forget Gustave Caillebotte's iconic painting "Paris Street; Rainy Day, " where bustling Parisians navigate through wet streets with their trusty companions overhead? But umbrellas aren't just limited to humans; they also provide solace for our furry friends. In Maxims' heartwarming illustration titled "The Snowball - Guilty or Not Guilty, " we see an adorable dog seeking refuge under an umbrella after causing mischief. Traveling across continents brings us to Dawn Beach in St Martin, where tourists soak up breathtaking views while lounging under colorful beach umbrellas.