Name: 18th-Century Women's Fashion and Revolution
Start: 2025-02-19T19:00:00+00:00
Location: Breadmarket Street, WS13 6LG Lichfield, United Kingdom

18th-Century Women's Fashion and Revolution
Wednesday 19 February 2024
7:00pm-8:00pm
Join us for an exploration of Women's fashion from the second half of the 18th century.
For this fascinating one-hour talk, British fashion designer, Gemma Thompson, will delve into the history of women’s clothing in the 1700s.
This is a unique opportunity to hear how these luxurious garments were made and how fashion was influenced by the age of revolution. See Gemma get dressed in the iconic robe à l'anglaise.
Tickets cost £10 per person, you can purchase tickets in-person at our Bookshop or purchased online via our website: https://www.samueljohnsonbirthplace.org.uk/Events_6120.aspx
Pre-booking is essential, spaces are limited. Tickets are non-refundable.
Please note – we recommend that this talk is not suitable for children under 12. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
The talk will take place on the first floor of the museum, which can only be accessed by stairs. Due to the building’s Grade I listed status we are unable to install a lift.