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The city of Launceston is seeped in a history that dates back to the colonial settlement in the 18th century. Remnants of its colonial past are still scattered across the city, and serve as key attractions to the tourists in the city. The Old Umbrella shop in George Street is one such antique structure which stands to narrate a fascinating tale to its visitors. With a rich collection of accessories and Tasmanian specialties, the Old Umbrella Shop is much more than a store as it offers to its visitors a shopping experience rich in heritage. The Old Umbrella shop had been a frequent haunt among the ladies of the age and even after a century, the shop stands to serve the shoppers today with a variety of umbrellas and other souvenirs. The shop is an 1860 construction and the old black wood structure is a fine example of the architecture of the period. In fact, the shop has been left unaltered since 1900 and is still preserved in the way it had initially been. Even the old fittings have been left untouched by the proprietors who deliberately let the shop exist as a heritage of the colonial life. The Old Umbrella Shop has been run by the Shott family who owned it for three generations until the ownership was transferred to the National Trust. The National Trust has recognized the shop as a part of the city's heritage, and preserves the collection which the shop initially housed. The Old Umbrella Shop has a wonderful display of umbrellas manifesting the various patterns and styles of umbrella used in the past century. The shop still functions as a major shopping destination for the tourists as it supplies a wonderful range of souvenirs and gift items to take home. Various accessories and antique pieces serve as excellent pieces for the shoppers. The Old Umbrella Shop has a good collection of handcrafted items which are adored by the tourists here. The Old Umbrella Shop is open from Monday to Friday selling a variety of goods and displaying an interesting collection from 9 am to 5 pm. In Saturdays however, the shop closes at 12 in the afternoon. Address: 60 George St
Launceston
TAS
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