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Presentation: Ladies of Leisure by History Wardrobe

A delightful talk exploring pleasures and pastimes in Jane Austen’s era, featuring marvellous original fashions and lively readings from Austen’s novels.

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Do you fancy a spot of Regency cricket? Or is lolling on the sofa more your thing?

This delightful talk from History Wardrobe explores pleasures and pastimes in Jane Austen’s era, from ambling in the shrubbery to enchanting embroidery. Historian Lucy Adlington will showcase marvellous original fashions for sport and dancing along with amusing readings from Austen’s novels. Lucy Adlington brings textiles and fashion through the ages to life with her joyful, fact-filled and inimitable presentation style.

Please note this event is in the Nursery on second floor of Gawthorpe Hall, accessed by the main staircase. Due to the historic nature of the building, there is no lift.

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Event ticket price£15.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 01282771004

Suitability

Not suitable for children

Accessibility

This event is in the Nursery on second floor of Gawthorpe Hall, accessed by the main staircase. Due to the historic nature of the building, there is no lift.

Contact info

Lancashire County Council

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