Don’t forget to buy your tickets for our Grand Christmas Raffle. We have some fab prizes such as £100 M&S vouchers; Christmas hampers; Half a lamb; Family passes to Bovington Tank Museum and Splashdown plus many more. To be drawn at our Open Celebration day on 30 November ...
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We are excited to be part of the upcoming Blandford Literary Festival this November.
There is a full programme of lectures taking part around Blandford, and the Museum is hosting two events, which you might be interested in.
Monday 18th November - Marriages are Made in Bond Street with Penrose Halson, and
Tuesday 19th November - Silk Hay - One Woman’s Fight for Architectural Heritage with Hilary Townsend
You will find full details on www.blandfordliteraryfestival.com where you can also book tickets. ...
Elizabeth I's Rainbow Portrait Dress ...
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Look what we’ve got! The Fashion Museum has been awarded a fantastic grant from Hall and Woodhouse #badgerales under their Community Chest Scheme. ...
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The Museum hosted a group visit from our friends the Poole Lace Group this week. They will be back on 30th November at our Open Celebration Day (free entry to the Museum that day) demonstrating their fantastic lace making skills.
Put the date in your diaries. ...
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The Fashion Museum today welcomed 72 1st year students from Bournemouth’s Arts Costume and Performance Design course. ...
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The Museum’s vine is looking good on this lovely Saturday morning. Chateau Fashion Museum anyone? ...
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VOLUNTEERS WANTED
Do you, or anyone you know, fancy joining our team of friendly volunteers? We are looking for volunteers in both the tea room or on reception. If you are interested in finding out more pop in or ring on 01258 453006 and leave your name and contact details. ...
#LondonsFashionAlphabet - C: Corsets ...
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If you haven’t seen the new edition of Dorset magazine then go and get one. There is a super article about the Fashion Museum featuring some of our costumes and displays. There’s also information regarding three of our Trustees - Stella, Helen and Rebecca - all of whom volunteer their expert knowledge to the benefit of the museum and its collection.
By the way, if you are interested in joining our friendly team of volunteers we would love to hear from you. ...
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The Fashion Museum’s garden is looking lovely this morning. The hollyhocks, roses and lavender are in full bloom. Why not come and sit in our hidden courtyard garden and have a cup of tea or coffee and a slice of our scrummy cake, or even an ice cream? ...
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Do you recognise this logo?
Those of you with an interest in 1960/70’s fashion will know it as Mary Quant’s iconic daisy.
Today a group of the Friends of Blandford Fashion Museum are in London at the V&A enjoying the fantastic Mary Quant exhibition.
If any of you have photos of yourselves in 1960’s or 70’s fashion please share it with us here. ...
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Busy old day at the museum as we welcome 24 Professors from the United States. ...
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Blandford Fashion Museum's cover photo ...
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Blandford Fashion Museum's cover photo ...
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The museum is open today and the sun is shining and we’ve got cake! Children come free when accompanied by an adult... ...
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