Look to Camera - a talk about Alice Hughes
As part of our 'Dress to Impress ' Exhibition, come and learn more about the wonderful photographs that we have on display.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
This is a talk by Anna Sparham, the National Trust's Photography Curator, and Alice Strickland, a Curator with the National Trust. Alice Mary Hughes (31 August 1857 – 4 April 1939) was a British portrait photographer and businesswoman specializing in images of royalty, fashionable women and children. During her most successful periods, she employed up to 60 women and took up to 15 sittings a day. A pioneer of portrait photography, Hughes developed a distinctive style "by fusing the conventions of society portraiture with the cool, monochromatic tones of the platinum print."
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
This talk is mostly aimed at adults, but children are welcome.
- Meeting point
Meet at the front of the mansion.
- What to bring and wear
The house can be cold, so please dress appropriately.
- Accessibility
A volunteer-run shuttle bus service runs from the welcome area to the house, subject to availability. House entrance is step-free. Toilet facilities (incl. accessible toilet) available on site.
- Other
No dogs allowed inside the house except for assistance dogs. Please bring proof of tickets on the day. The café will be open serving light refreshments.
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