UK's biggest umbrella, measuring 6 x 8 metres took three weeks to create and is made up of over 500 individual umbrellas, MORE COPY
UK's biggest umbrella, Canary Wharf, London, Britain - 21 Oct 2013
Canary Wharf will not see any rain on its parade over the next two weeks with the magnificent O2 umbrellas exhibit being displayed for the first time in one of London's most vibrant business and shopping districts.
The UK's biggest umbrella, measuring 6 x 8 metres took three weeks to create and is made up of over 500 individual umbrellas. Over the next two weeks over 1.2 million people who pass through Reuters Plaza are expected to be covered under it.
The canopy of umbrellas has been opened to celebrate the final O2 hotspot being switched on, as part of the partnership with Canary Wharf Group which means access to free O2 Wifi for the entire estate, including the four shopping malls, 240 cafes, bars and restaurants and the 20 acres of parks. Created by artists from Helix 3D, the interactive design will shelter visitors and local business people from the coming November rain, being placed in situ until November 4th.
The exhibit comes to Canary Wharf as O2 revolutionises internet usage in one of the world's most foremost business and shopping districts. The presence of free, accessible O2 Wifi has already proven popular with visitors and workers in the area with an average connection time of 6.9 minutes per session, and average daily usage of 16.6mins per user*.
Gavin Franks, MD for Commerce at O2 said: "We're delighted to celebrate the fact that O2 Wifi has Canary Wharf covered through such a visually stunning display in one of London's most iconic landmarks.
"We understand that access to free public wifi is becoming a right rather than a privilege and nowhere is the demand greater than in Canary Wharf. Every day, hundreds of t...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KOPWCKBAL (Rex Features via AP Images)
UK's biggest umbrella, measuring 6 x 8 metres took three weeks to create and is made up of over 500 individual umbrellas, MORE COPY
UK's biggest umbrella, Canary Wharf, London, Britain - 21 Oct 2013
Canary Wharf will not see any rain on its parade over the next two weeks with the magnificent O2 umbrellas exhibit being displayed for the first time in one of London's most vibrant business and shopping districts.
The UK's biggest umbrella, measuring 6 x 8 metres took three weeks to create and is made up of over 500 individual umbrellas. Over the next two weeks over 1.2 million people who pass through Reuters Plaza are expected to be covered under it.
The canopy of umbrellas has been opened to celebrate the final O2 hotspot being switched on, as part of the partnership with Canary Wharf Group which means access to free O2 Wifi for the entire estate, including the four shopping malls, 240 cafes, bars and restaurants and the 20 acres of parks. Created by artists from Helix 3D, the interactive design will shelter visitors and local business people from the coming November rain, being placed in situ until November 4th.
The exhibit comes to Canary Wharf as O2 revolutionises internet usage in one of the world's most foremost business and shopping districts. The presence of free, accessible O2 Wifi has already proven popular with visitors and workers in the area with an average connection time of 6.9 minutes per session, and average daily usage of 16.6mins per user*.
Gavin Franks, MD for Commerce at O2 said: "We're delighted to celebrate the fact that O2 Wifi has Canary Wharf covered through such a visually stunning display in one of London's most iconic landmarks.
"We understand that access to free public wifi is becoming a right rather than a privilege and nowhere is the demand greater than in Canary Wharf. Every day, hundreds of t...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KOPWCKBAL (Rex Features via AP Images)
Copy the link below
To share this on Facebook click on the link below.
Has your umbrella become your new best friend these days, always at your side? Even if it’s sunny in the morning, an April shower may catch you off guard. But, if you planned well, you have your trusty umbrella nearby. The thing is, that umbrella can transform into a “frenemy” and turn on you with no notice. Check out this snapshot of Londoners out and about with umbrellas at their best and worst:
This is what people typically picture when thinking of London.
It’s a sea of umbrellas on Oxford Street in London. (AP/Matt Dunham)
But wouldn’t it be cool if it looked more like this when it rains?
A canopy of umbrellas, made up of over 500 individual umbrellas, was installed at Canary Wharf in 2013. (Rex Features/AP)
The rain reminds us that chivalry is not dead.
Prince William makes sure Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, is sheltered from the weather. (AP/Joel Ryan)
Folks showed up prepared at Wimbledon.
A million or so spectators had an umbrella in tow. (AP/Alastair Grant)
Some, doubly prepared.
Two Wimbledon spectators find shelter under a clear umbrella, allowing them to watch the tennis tournament unhindered. (AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
You can’t complain too much with a view like this on the walk to work.
Pedestrians walk across Westminster Bridge back dropped by the House of Parliament. (AP/Akira Suemori)
Emma Watson had no problem camouflaging her coverage.
Emma Watson’s umbrella adds to her ensemble at the Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince premiere in London. (AP/Matt Dunham)
This is not working at all, but he doesn’t seem too bothered.
Winds topped 80 mph during a rain storm, which proved too strong for the wired frame. (AP/Sang Tan)
At the least, this woman attempts to reverse the situation.
A woman struggles with her umbrella in central London. (AP/Sang Tan)
He may as well go back home and try again tomorrow.
A man juggles his umbrella and luggage as he walks across the London Bridge. (AP/Sang Tan)
Jude Law is picture perfect, framed by umbrellas.
Jude Law is surrounded by umbrellas as he gives a red carpet interview for his movie Sleuth. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
Oh Charles.
Prince Charles doesn’t quite get how the umbrella works. (AP Photo)
Ah, there you go.
It happens to the best of us: he was able to get the umbrella functioning properly. (AP Photo)
Sting was just hangin’ out with his multi-color umbrella: “Nuthin goin’ on here.”
British singer-songwriter Sting was spotted in London during 1987. (AP/John Redman)
American actor Gene Kelly was welcomed in style with an umbrella brigade.
Gene Kelly received the Britished up treatment when arriving to London’s Hilton Hotel in 1980. (AP Photo)
Queen Elizbaeth II was protected, as much as she could be, at the unveiling of her father’s memorial statue.
Queen Elizabeth II sits under an umbrella in heavy rain at the unveiling of the memorial statue to her father, King George VI, at the Carlton Garden in 1955. (AP Photo)
Umbrellas proved quite handy as walking sticks.
With umbrella furled, Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, center, is shown on a peaceful stroll in St. James Park with his wife Anne and Lord Swinton, air secretary, in 1938. (AP Photo)
Do you have a love-hate relationship with your umbrella?
To watch full episodes, you must have a cable provider that supports
BBC America's full episode service and you must have
BBC America as part of your cable package.
