Assuming that the British summer will be typically wet,

you might like to start looking for a new umbrella.

These umbrellas from 1956 are impractical, ridiculous and highly entertaining but they might give you a little inspiration!

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Crazy Hats from the 1950s

Visiting London in the 1950s

Afternoon Tea, Sunday Tea and a very fine teapot.

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