Built wholly of Tasmanian Blackwood in the 1860s, the Old Umbrella Shop is the
National Trust's Gift Shop and Information Center. Located in George Street in
central Launceston, the Shop is the only authentic period shop which has survived
in Tasmania.
The Shop was run by Shott family for three generations until the responsibilities
for its preservation fell into the hands of National Trust. The Trust has played
a big part in preventing this charming shop from being sacrificed at the Alter
of real estate. The charge of the Old Umbrella Shop was undertaken in 1979.
The Old Umbrella Shop enjoys the status of 'Classified' on the Register of
the National Trust of Australia. The Shop has many volunteers belonging to the
Trust working in it.
The Old Umbrella Shop is a three-storey structure building with a cellar.
The interior look of the shop has been well preserved.
Apart from selling fashionable umbrellas and souvenirs, the Old Umbrella Shop
also has an open exhibition of umbrellas, some of which are over centuries old.
The Old Umbrella Shop is open on all six days of the week.
Some of the hotels where the visitors can stay after visiting the Old Umbrella
Shop are-
The Sebel Launceston
Extremely lavish and stylish, the Sebel Launceston is located in the heart of
the city. The hotel was designed by the acclaimed architects of ARTAS and is
considered one of the best in Tasmania.
Ashton Gate Guest House
Designed in a typical Victorian manner, Ashton Gate Guest House is charming
hotel in Launceston. Ashton Gate's rooms are tastefully decorated with comfortable
furniture. Lavender and rose flowers fill the hotel garden with colors and scents.
Quality Edenholme Grange
Ideal for backpackers, Edenholme Grange was felicitated with Tourism Awards
Winner for Hosted Accommodation. A mansion harking back to the Victorian days,
Edenholme Grange provides a wonderful view of the city from its balconies.
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