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Styling Smallhythe: From the functional to the unconventional

Through Smallhythe’s rich collection, the display charts the evolution of women’s fashion from the late 1800s into the 1900s.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Through Smallhythe’s rich collection, the display charts the evolution of women’s fashion from the late 1800s into the 1900s.

Using a range of objects including clothing, photographs and paintings, some which have never been displayed before, we explore changing attitudes towards women’s clothing and the lives of some of Smallhythe’s unconventional residents.

From 25 March 2026

11am to 5pm

Free, normal admission applies

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The basics

Meeting point

This display takes place in the house

What to bring and wear

Please dress for the weather

Accessibility

No allocated blue badge parking spaces, drop-off at the main gate. Portable ramp for entry to Museum, toilets and tea-room. Ground floor of Museum is wheelchair accessible, restricted access to the upper floor. Two unfenced ponds around the garden.

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