The Tower of Babel – Shop of the Day No.44



April 7, 2015

The Tower of Babel – Shop of the Day No.44

St.James today, established in 1676 this is the oldest hat shop in the world. It is run by James Lock’s descendants to this very day. It is where the bowler hat was invented. They have supplied headwear to many historical figures including Sir Winston Churchill, Charlie Chaplin and Admiral Lord Nelson.

Worth a look on their website 400 years of fascinating history of a London company.

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April 7, 2015

Barnaby Barford is an artist who works primarily with ceramics to create narrative pieces. He is best known for his work with both mass-market and antique found porcelain figurines, cutting...

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