Fashion

The museum has a beautiful and intriguing collection of people’s clothes and accessories from the past. Some of the oldest items date back over 300 years but the collection spans the centuries and also includes pieces from more recent decades such as the 1950s. Please note that all of this collection is currently in storage due to the Past Forward project.
Yellow Wedding Dress
Bought in Paris, this dress...
Smock
Smocks were designed to protect...
Purple Silk Dress
The ownership of this dress...
Mother of Pearl and Lace Fan
The lace on this fan...
Millicent Fawcett’s Cape
This embroidered cape may have...
Ladies Shoe
This shoe was found under...
Lace Maker Doll
The doll sits behind a...
Lace Bolero
Lace was first developed in...
Howard Harris’ Great Coat
During the Crimean War, local...
Dr Neighbour’s Surgery
A popular display is the...
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