We are thankful for the interest and support shown in our family umbrella business over the years.
Here below is a selection of books, articles, pictures and youtube videos which have appeared in the media. Each one shines a light on an area of interest for the interviewer/filmer. Our Umbrellas, the family history or the fascinating process of making umbrellas. Please click on the links below to view.
Alex Eagle Collaboration
Alex Eagle x James Ince Umbrellas: History in the Making
"more than 200 years of craftmanship are behind the perfect form of the Alex Eagle umbrella....."
Make it British - Kate Hills
2019 Oct Podcast - a visit to an umbrella factory
Local Buyers Club - Basil
2018 Oct 210 years of Rain and Shine
The Manufacturer - Maddy White
2018 Sept Ince Umbrellas: Umbrella Makers for over 200 years
BBC Inside Out Programme
2018 Sept Is London's Manufacturing hub at risk?
Vauxhall - V-Zine
2018 Aug As English as fish & chips and a cup of tea
Darbymade - Quick Brown Fox Video
2017 Dec Ince Umbrellas
The Tweed Pig
2017 May Ince Umbrellas of London (1805)
Something Curated
2016 Apr Five Makers in East London keeping Craftwork relevant
Makers of East London - Hoxton Mini Press
2015 Apr James Ince & Sons Umbrellas
Ant & Dec's Saturday night Take away
2013 Feb Singing in the rain - Robbie Williams
Spitalfields Life - Gentle Author
2011 Jan At James Ince & Sons, Umbrella Makers
2011 Nov Terry Coleman, Umbrella Maker
2011 Nov Albert, The Umbrella
Homes & Garden
1990 Mar Restoration for an old garden umbrella - James Ince & Sons