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James Smith & Sons

James Smith & Sons is an umbrella and stick maker on New Oxford Street in London, trading from the same shop since 1857 with its Victorian shopfront and interior intact. The building is Grade II* listed.

Why it matters

Included for a complete 1857 shopfront with its original lettering and glass, still serving the trade it was built for.

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Good for

  • Architecture & design — One of the best-preserved Victorian shopfronts in central London, readable entirely from the pavement.

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Sources & verification

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National Heritage List for England, entry 1113171: JAMES SMITH AND SONS, HAZELWOOD HOUSE (Primary) — checked 2026-09-07
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National Heritage List for England, entry 1113171: JAMES SMITH AND SONS, HAZELWOOD HOUSE (Primary) — checked 2026-09-07

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