Medieval History
If you?ve ever fancied yourself as the next dashing Mr Darcy or Elizabeth Bennett, Barley Hall in York is the place for you. The city?s medieval townhouse, Barley Hall, is host the first public appearance of costumes worn by Colin Firth and Helena Bonham Carter in the multi-award winning film, The King?s Speech, alongside a whole host of other BBC and Hollywood favourites.
The costume displays are part of York Archaeological Trust?s new ?From Hamlet to Hollywood: fashion from film? exhibition which will run until May 2012. The exhibition displays costumes worn by some of the best-loved stars of stage and screen, and explores changes in fashion from Tudor times through to the 20th Century.
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Medieval History
Costumes fit for a King?and a Queen, go on display in York
If you?ve ever fancied yourself as the next dashing Mr Darcy or Elizabeth Bennett, Barley Hall in York is the place for you. The city?s medieval townhouse, Barley Hall, is host the first public appearance of costumes worn by Colin Firth and Helena Bonham Carter in the multi-award winning film, The King?s Speech, alongside a whole host of other BBC and Hollywood favourites.
The costume displays are part of York Archaeological Trust?s new ?From Hamlet to Hollywood: fashion from film? exhibition which will run until May 2012. The exhibition displays costumes worn by some of the best-loved stars of stage and screen, and explores changes in fashion from Tudor times through to the 20th Century.
Click here to read this article from Early Modern England
- University Of York Hosts Working In Archaeology Exhibition
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Fashion medieval style is all the rage at Clifford?s Tower in York this summer thanks to a team of travellers from the past. English Heritage is offering children the chance to dress up in replica costumes from the dark ages to get a taste of life in...
- Illuminating Fashion: Dress In The Art Of Medieval France And The Netherlands ? New Exhibition At The Morgan Library And Museum
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