Bowler hats were designed by Thomas & William Bowler in about 1850. The hats were made by Lock & Co. Hatters as protective headgear originally for gamekeepers. Lock & Co. were founded in 1676 and are still providing quality hats.
Hats have become popular this winter with young men. Locks are producing them under a new label called "Lock and Roll ". http://www.lockhatters.co.uk/
British Railway workers who went to Peru and Bolivia wore Bowler hats where they are now worn by women.
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Ramblings of a nonagenerian (vintage 1923). Grew up in Lambeth in the 20s and 30s. Lived and worked in London during World War II. I have been attempting to do the Telegraph Cryptic Crossword since 1939! (My daughter says I *have* to write this, but I am troubled as it sounds so conceited.) I bought my first computer aged 85 and am continually frustrated by the vagaries of the technological age.
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