Lock & Co...Historical Hats
The oldest family-run hat shop in the world - founded 1676
Location: 6 St. James's Street, SW1A 1EF
Description: And that is a fact - this fantastic shop has been on this spot since 1765, but of course trading even longer.
The family actually invented the bowler hat in 1850 and have supplied the likes of Oscar Wilde, Frank Sinatra, Johnny Depp and more besides...
James Lock & Co is situated near St. James's Palace, and is within close vicinity of three Underground stations: Green Park, Piccadilly Circus, & Charing.
Now go find and enjoy.
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The oldest family-run hat shop in the world - founded 1676 |
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Credits: The London Paper - 5th October 2006
1» Lock did not exactly invent the Bowler. It was devised and made by the Bowler brothers in 1849, not 1950 (which is quibbling, of course) to fulfill an order from Lock. (Bob Smith)
Other places nearby:
Wedding Cake With A History», 1.5km
The Red Plaque of Cable Street», 2.8km
George Peabody...Statue», 2.2km
Friday Hill House», 10.km
The exact centre of London», 0.5km
Entrance To See The Queen...», 1.0km
Linley Sambourne House», 2.5km
Seven Dials (nee Six)», 0.7km
Christmas under Nelson», 0.4km
The PM's Street», 0.5km
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