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Scroll down to view all our fabulous presentations, each lasting up to 1¼ hours and featuring beautiful displays of original fashions and accessories. We explore a wide range of fascinating topics - fashion, history, politics, art and literature. Words can't quite describe... Come and see us in action!

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See our 2027 list of presentations.

Fashion Revolution

FASHION REVOLUTION

A marvellous new talk featuring rebellious trends that broke all the rules, from Marie Antoinette to mini skirts, hotpants and punk!

Halfway to Hollywood

HALFWAY TO HOLLYWOOD

Sensational styles from the golden age of cinema. How ordinay women recreated the glamour of the silver screen, and the stars who inspired them.

Housewife at War

HOUSEWIFE AT WAR

Doing dishes and dodging doodlebugs... The Two Lucys journey to 1945 to discover their grandmothers' hidden histories, with surprising results.

Divine Deco

DIVINE DECO – THE ART OF THE DRESS MAKER

From slinky bohemian pjs to beautiful bias-cut gowns, we explore a fascinating array of home-made and couture-quality clothes from the 1920s.

A Very Victorian Christmas

A VERY VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS

The Scrooge sisters dress for a festive party with wonderful 19th Century gowns... and a visit from the ghosts of fashions Past, Present and Future!

Her Name on the Label

HER NAME ON THE LABEL

The hidden histories of high street fashions - stories of the women who design and make the clothes we wear.

Love and Marriage

LOVE AND MARRIAGE

A chamrming insight into the fashions of romance, from dating to divorce... and beautiful bridal gowns of course.

Mary Quant

MARY QUANT – FASHION ICON

A homage to one of the most dynamic and influencial designers of the 1960s, and to the women who loved her bold, brilliant styles.

Ladies of Leisure

LADIES OF LEISURE

A lovely talk exploring pleasures and pastimes in Jane Austen's era, featuring marvellous original fashions for sport & dancing, and living readings from Jane Austen's novels.

The Dressmakers of Auschwitz

THE DRESSMAKERS OF AUSCHWITZ

*New York Times bestseller* Recounting the true stories of Jewish dressmakers selected to sew beautiful fashions for elite Nazi women, in a concentration camp salon.

Four Red Sweaters

FOUR RED SWEATERS

*New York Times bestseller* Powerful true stories of love, survival and resilience in the Holocaust, from a Kindertransport refugee to a daring armed revolt, all centering on knitting skills and humble woollens.

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