Umbrella makers in Forest of Dean (General)

by N.Hunt , Tuesday, December 14, 2010, 18:24 (5097 days ago)

My 3x great grandfather Peter Hunt (born about 1809 in Cork, Ireland) was an umbrella maker and in 1861 lived at the High St, EastDean. I notice from some postings that other people have relatives who were umbrella makers. Was the Forest of Dean well known for this line of work? Was there a particular company or firm of note in the area? Any information would be appreciated as I can find very little about Peter and his wife Jane. Many thanks, Nigel