For anyone who is interested fashion, textiles, art or history, the Gallery is worth a visit. There is also some great historical photography and
Over 21,000 objects covering all aspects of the history of clothing and appearance, from around 1600 to 2005.
Strengths include 18th century fashion and 19th century women's and children's dress. The collection also includes a specialist library of over 18,000 fashion plates, magazines and shop catalogues. There are and accessories and one massive button collection. In recent years collecting has focused on the clothes of major British and European designers, 17th century items, post 1960 material, menswear, occupational clothes; and street wear.
They have recently changed their opening schedule so it's worth a check before you head out. The staff are really helpful and friendly, they took pity on me as I arrived on Wednesday morning and let me look around even though they weren't officially open. I had the whole place to myself for two hours, these are are a few snaps.
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