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Heritage Open Days: 100 Things to Wear

The National Trust looks after more than 30,000 items of dress – from attire of extraordinary luxury to practical, everyday working clothes.

  • Booking advisable
  • Free event

The National Trust looks after more than 30,000 items of dress – from attire of extraordinary luxury to practical, everyday working clothes. This talk accompanies the beautifully illustrated new book 100 Things to Wear: Fashion from the Collections of the National Trust featuring a selection of 100 important examples charting over 500 years of changing tastes and fashions.

Times

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Although aimed for adults, children are welcome.

Meeting point

Head into the West Wing, where you will be guided upstairs to the Gallery. Doors open at 13:30 for a 14:00 start.

What to bring and wear

This is an indoor talk, dressing for the weather is likely to be most appropriate due to the historical nature of the building. Though judging by the topic your best fashion choices are very welcomed.

Accessibility

There is a lift to the 2nd floor Gallery. Accessible toilets are in the basement. The Gallery is a large room, which can echo a little, you are welcome to sit close to the speaker if you rely on lip reading, we will provide PowerPoint live subtitles reliant on internet speed. Mix of armed and no armed chairs. People are welcome to stand at the back if they prefer.

Other

Although the talk is free, donations are welcome. There will also be a table of team made crafts available for a small donation. Free as part of Heritage Open Days.

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