Corsets, Bloomers and More - Talk

What did people really wear beneath their clothes? This illustrated talk reveals the fascinating story of historical underwear from the Victorian era through to the mid-20th century. Discover how corsets, crinolines, bustles, petticoats, bloomers and other hidden garments shaped fashionable silhouettes, influenced women's lives and reflected changing attitudes to health, modesty and freedom. Packed with surprising facts, myths and curiosities, Corsets, Bloomers and More lifts the layers on an often-overlooked aspect of fashion history, revealing how what lay beneath was just as important as the clothes on top.

Timings

Saturday 12 September:

15.30 - 16.30

Location & directions

Old Parcels Office, Railway Station Car Park, Westborough, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 1TU

Directions:

The Old Parcels Office is at the end of the Station Car Park. Entrance to the car park is through the archways next to the main Station building on Westborough.

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking preferred

Booking conditions:

Suitable for 14 years and above.

Booking website:

https://scbo.littleboxoffice.com/events/172274

Accessibility details

The car park is operated by a third party and must be paid for using an App.

Additional information

The car park is operated by a third party and payment is made using an App

Max number of people:

40

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s)

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