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Talk: A Deep Dive Beneath the Skirts of a Wealthy Tudor Lady and her Servant

When
Wednesday
11:00 – 13:00 · 1 more date
Price
Free
Free, but booking is essential
Where · 2 venues
Across Devon & Cornwall. Pick a venue for its dates, page, directions and map.

About

A talk exploring what Tudor fashions reveal about the lives and social status of people 500 years ago.

Join author and speaker Rosemary Griggs to explore the intricacies of Tudor dress, which served as a public declaration of social place. The session includes a full costume demonstration and discussion of fabrics, embroidery, and the cottage industry. Attendees will learn about how clothes were made and maintained in the Tudor period.

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All dates · 2

October 2026
28
Wed
11:00 – 13:00
Newton Abbot Museum
28
Wed
11:00 – 13:00
Newton Abbot Museum

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Listed on devonmuseums.net, museum-newtonabbot.org.uk. Details can change, so check with the organiser before you go.

FreeFree, but booking is essential