Looking at the history of female fashions from 1919 to 1970 , this hour-long talk with Q&A will focus on everyday fashions from places including Northampton, drawing on 40 years of Sharn Matthews’ experience with museum costume collections across the country.

Tracing styles from bustles to mini dresses each new fashion has been reflected in the clothes people wore at home and for special occasions. Preserved in museum collections across the country, surviving examples give us a glimpse into past lives and the changing world their wearers lived in.

To be able to access the talk you will need to use Zoom from your smartphone, tablet, laptop or PC. The talk will be a private Zoom meeting and joining details will be sent after a ticket has been purchased. You will be able to join the call using video or audio only if you would prefer not to appear on screen.

£5 per talk + Eventbrite booking fee

(A series ticket costs £8 and includes entry to Female Fashions Part 1, 1875 to 1918 which takes place at 7pm on 13 January – this can be purchased on a separate Eventbrite event)

Tickets are non refundable.