Afternoon tea & talk with Gemma Esvelt – Regency Fashion of Bankfield museum
Join me (us/gemma) on a deep dive exploring original garments of the Georgian and Regency period from Bankfield Museum’s textile collection.
Investigating construction and sewing techniques and unveiling the secrets that clothes can reveal about the maker and wearer through close examination.
- The Crescent Restaurant
- Friday 26th September
- Starts 2.30pm including afternoon tea
- 41.92 inc booking fee
- Accessibility Friendly
Join us on a deep dive exploring original garments of the Georgian and Regency period from Bankfield Museum’s textile collection. Investigating construction and sewing techniques and unveiling the secrets that clothes can reveal about the maker and wearer through close examination.
Gemma is a social historian with a love for fashion history and a historical reenactor with an interest in the 19th century. Currently she is a curator at Calderdale Museums looking after the fashion and textile collection at Bankfield Museum. Recently she curated the exhibition, Costume Drama, with iconic costumes from popular TV series and movies plus originals from the museum collection.
Afternoon tea will be served during the talk including a range of sandwiches, scones, tea and coffee created by the Crescent Hotel. If you have any dietary requirements please email matt@buxtoncrescenttrust.org
Friends of BCHT enjoy discounts on selected event tickets.
Buxton Crescent is accessible by wheelchair and fitted with accessible lift and toilet facilities.
The Pump Room is one-level Assistance dogs are welcome in Buxton Crescent and the Pump Room.
We also have a hearing loop in The Pump Room.
Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust welcomes all to our attractions and events. Those that require the assistance of an essential carer to ensure a safe and enjoyable visit may ask for a complimentary essential carers ticket for their companion. These are available to anyone with an Access Card or anyone in receipt of the higher rate of Personal Independence Payments (PIP), Attendance Allowance (AA) or Disability Living Allowance (DLA).
Essential Carers tickets can be purchased alongside a standard ticket from the Pump Room, on the phone (01298 214577) or on the ticketing section of our website for events and the Buxton Crescent Experience.
The Pump Room is fitted with an accessible toilet.
Buxton Crescent has male, female and accessible toilets.
The Pavilion Gardens have public toilet facilities, just 5 minutes walk away.
Dogs are very welcome in the Pump Room and we always have complimentary dog treats at the Visitor Information desk.
Assistance dogs are allowed in the Buxton Crescent Experience and in the Assembly Rooms.
A variety of hot, cold and alcoholic drinks are usually available during events in the Pump Room.
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