Showcasing regency costume and accessories in Lancaster's oldest town house
Step out in style with a new exhibition showcasing the best of Regency fashion.
Inspired by the fashions of Jane Austen's novels like Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility, this exhibition features original gorgeous Georgian dresses, fabulous fans and wonderful waistcoats.
This is a show about fashion, costume and style. Think Lizzie Bennet and Mr Darcy for the classic clothes of the early 1800s then be shocked by the extravagant styles of the 1830s. You can also discover the colonial connections threaded through fabrics with links to African slavery, Indian cotton and Chinese silk.
The exhibition features costume, accessories and archive material that show the dramatic wardrobe changes from the 1800s-1830s, all in the period rooms of Lancaster's oldest town house.
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Address
Church Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1YS
01524 581241
Opening times
The museum is open 11am - 4pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday during the season (28 March - 17 November and 7-8 December 2024).
Exclusions and safety measures
The Judges' Lodgings is now Covid Secure with a number of discreet safety measures including hand sanitiser and extra cleaning in place. You are welcome to wear a mask if you prefer.
Refurbishments
The Judges' Lodgings now has a new Welcome Gallery to highlight the key stories of the house including the arrival of the Judges and the Lancashire Witch Trials.
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