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Traditional shop awnings and Victorian blinds remain extremely popular in conservation areas and heritage settings. Central Awnings continues to manufacture these awnings using traditional construction methods.

Handmade Traditional Awnings

  • Hand-crafted timber boxes
  • Hand-painted finishes using environmentally friendly paints
  • Finest quality acrylic fabrics
  • Traditional pole-operated mechanisms

Planning, conservation and compliance

Our experience allows us to advise on suitable designs, materials and finishes to help projects progress smoothly.

Where required, we can support discussions with planners or conservation officers by recommending appropriate solutions.

Typical shop awning applications

  • High street retailers
  • Independent shops and boutiques
  • Pharmacies and opticians
  • Food retailers and delicatessens
  • Shopping centres and arcades

Traditional Awnings and Victorian Shop Blinds are still handmade by Central Awnings as they were in Victorian times

Traditional Victorian awnings, traditional shop blinds and awnings are extremely popular. They are normally fixed to business premises, especially in conservation areas in keeping with the heritage and style of its surroundings. They are operated with a detachable timber retracting pole, which attaches to the front and opens by gently pulling forward

Closing the traditional shop blinds and shop awnings, using the pole to gently lift the awning to activate the internal spring, aiding cover and front rail retraction. The finest acrylic fabrics are used for our covers.

In-house branding and printing

Printing styles can also be designed in keeping with traditional Victorian shop blinds and awnings, ensuring that the finished appearance complements heritage surroundings.

This makes them an ideal choice for period properties, historic high streets, and conservation areas where maintaining a classic and authentic look is important.

Before Repare

After Repare

Traditional Awnings Repairs

Our many years of experience in manufacturing and fitting traditional shop blinds enables us to provide specialist expertise in their repair and restoration.

Through careful refurbishment and sympathetic repair techniques, we help preserve the original character of traditional awnings, extending their lifespan and ensuring they continue to serve reliably for many more years.

Traditional & heritage shop awnings

Traditional shop awnings and Victorian blinds remain extremely popular in conservation areas and heritage settings.

  • Historic high streets
  • Listed or period buildings (subject to approval)
  • Independent retailers seeking a classic appearance

Trade support and nationwide delivery

  • Supply-only trade orders
  • Full supply and installation projects
  • Nationwide coverage

We also assist with:

  • Fabric and branding choices
  • Fixing methods and installation planning
  • Repeat supply for multi-site rollouts

Why choose Central Awnings for shop awnings?

Trade partners and retailers choose Central Awnings because we offer:

  • Over 30 years’ experience
  • In-house manufacturing and printing
  • Traditional and modern shop awning expertise
  • Fast turnaround and reliable lead times
  • Five-year manufacturer guarantees

Supported by Central Awnings

When supplied through Central Awnings, the Modulebox 400 is backed by UK-based trade and technical support. We provide:

  • Guidance on system selection
  • Advice on fixing methods and bracket positioning
  • Support with exposure and site considerations
  • Ongoing technical assistance for installers and contractors

This ensures each installation is specified correctly and performs as intended β€” not just on day one, but for years to come.

To find out more about are products and services you can contact us by phone or email.

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0121 448 7797

Central Awnings

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Central Awnings Ltd.

Unit 27, The Business Centre

20 James Road, Tyseley

Birmingham, B11 2BA

Phone: 0121 448 7797

Email: info@centralawnings.co.uk