Deans history spans three centuries as the leading UK manufacturer and installer of blinds and awnings. The company was founded in London by a policeman's son, Tom Dean, in 1894 and was later taken over by his brother John. John Dean started out making canvas bags, which were in great demand as water carriers by the British forces across the Victorian Empire, especially in South Africa during the Boer War.
Between the two world wars Deans became well known nationally, not only as a major force in blind making but also the owner was chairman of the local Fulham football club during its inter war heyday. The company is still privately owned and the current owners are just as enthusiastically and directly involved as the family ever were.
Between the two world wars Deans became well known nationally, not only as a major force in blind making but also the owner was chairman of the local Fulham football club during its inter war heyday. The company is still privately owned and the current owners are just as enthusiastically and directly involved as the family ever were.
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For almost 130 years, we've been manufacturing awnings for British shopkeepers and commercial businesses from our London workshop in Putney. Deans Blinds are the original manufacture of the Victorian-style canopy that today we call the Deans Shop Awning. Back in 1894, Deans Blinds pioneered the idea of commercial awnings for shops and pubs in the High Street.
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The Deans Traditional Victorian Awning, or 'Deans Awning' as it was originally known, is a genuine design classic and British success story spanning three centuries. Its perfect combination of beauty, robust performance and competitive pricing has established the awning as an icon of the British high street and led to wide international demand.
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Select one of the sections below to find out more details about our solutions for specific application, like shops, restaurants, hotels, pubs, schools, outdoor terraces and much more. These page provide examples of projects, popular awnings for specific application and important points to consider when choosing a suitable awning.
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Why do I need an awning outside - won't inside blinds or curtains protect my furnishings? Yes, they will. But you won't be able to see the lovely day outside and the awning will reduce the heat gain inside your home. How do you build a Dutch Canopy? This is a specialist product requiring custom equipment and really should be sourced from a reputable awning company.
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