Behind the scenes of Elizabeth Gaskell’s world. Diane Duffy, Chair of The Gaskell Society explores how servants were central to the running of Elizabeth Gaskell’s household, with around five employed at any one time to manage a wide range of duties. Although often taken for granted, their lives were demanding, and few left accounts of […]
Fragments of dress, glimpses of the past. The Tabley House textile and costume collection brings together garments, accessories, and dress connected to the Leicester family and their wider circle, reflecting a long-standing love of fashion and all things fabulous. This talk with Alison Larkin, co-author with Jennie Batchelor, of Jane Austen Embroidery: Authentic embroidery projects […]
Small treasures, hidden stories. The Tabley House Collection includes a fascinating array of small treasures—rings, seals, buckles, brooches, lockets, and other items once carried close at hand. As part of a recent project to document and care for the collection, volunteers have researched some of their favourite pieces. Their discoveries offer fresh insights into the […]
