Umbrellas

UK residents regard umbrellas as handy protectors against rain or as a fashion accessory.

Boy with umbrella, Bangladesh 1992

In tropical climates they have an additional use: to protect the owner against the fierce heat of the sun.

Two men in conversation in Hanbury Street, 1985

It would appear the only use for the umbrella (above) in East London is as a protection from the sun or perhaps to prevent the conversation from being overheard by random photographers.

Umbrella in Chittagong, 2008

Woman with umbrella, Melaka 2008