This head cover was once stoned, but protected by courage

Today, it is hard to imagine going under British wet weather without this. But when it was just introduced in the 18th century, it was met with great opposition.

Around the 1750s, an Englishman named Jonas Hanway had just returned from a trip to France. He held an umbrella in his hand in the middle of a rainy day in London.

Imagine this image, what do you think? Is something so normal? But at that time, this action was stoned without mercy!

Two reasons to 'resist' . the umbrella

1. First , most Englishmen in the 18th century thought that the umbrella was a symbol of weakness, unbearable sun and rain, especially for men!
2. Second , the umbrella is a "too French" image ! Indeed, inspired by the umbrellas in the Far East countries, the French inventor - Jean Marius created a compact umbrella in the 18th century. It can also be folded, made of water-proof material. , help users to travel in the rain or snow more convenient.

The umbrellas on the streets of Paris, Louis-Léopold Boilly's painting in 1803.

Shortly thereafter, the umbrella became a no-nonsense accessory for noble and stylish Parisian girls. However, British psychology does not want to imitate such.

As a result, when Hansen became the first person to bring umbrellas to England, he not only covered the rain and wind in the sky, but also . the storm of storms from the tongue of the world.

Many suspicious eyes pointed at Jonas Hanway and the umbrella.

But Hansen is not just a hand. He once caught his attention by objecting to the import of tea into England, known by the famous scholar Charles Wilson as "the unspoiled sadness of British history". So whoever denies it, Hansen still holds the umbrella!

Stress escalates with the carriage

No matter how shabby and determined, Hanway could not help but feel the pressure from the British people, especially the horse-drawn drivers.

At that time, people were still walking or walking horses. And when it rains, it is very expensive to ride a horse cart. So try to ask, if now everyone moves to use a cell, is it a horse cart that will be less and less empty?

Jonas Hanway was horribly disliked by the chariots by "stealing their rice bowls".

According to the history magazine "Look and Learn" , every time the coach saw Hanway and the umbrella passing by, they bluntly throw garbage at him.

Once a car driver also pushed his horse to threaten Hanway but he . used the box to fight back the dust bag! Anyway, I have to admit that the drivers were not unreasonably worried.

Portrait of Jonas Hanway in 1781.

As if "long beams of rain" , gradually the British spread widely, looking at the eyes, hearing the ears of a man covering the umbrella.

He is not as weak as the prejudice of the crowd but on the contrary very brave for his stance! When Hanway died in 1786, it was common to use umbrellas when it rained.

Three months later, the new sample from Gatward manufacturer came out and was enthusiastically responded.

As for Jonas Hanway, sadly, only after his death did people begin to remember and cherish his efforts.

It can be said that in the past, it was indeed strange for many persistent struggles to bring humanity toward civilization.

In those battles, a few brave knights were attached to the cloak, but there was a "knight" who fought with an umbrella high above his head for 40 years.