Ladies of Leisure with History Wardrobe

Do you fancy a spot of Regency cricket? Or is lolling on the sofa more your thing?

This delightful talk from the creator of Bad Girls & Bonnets and Ladies of a Certain Age explores pleasures and pastimes in Jane Austen’s era, from ambling in the shrubbery to enchanting embroidery.

Historian Lucy Adlington will showcase marvellous original fashions for sport and dancing, and amuse you with hilarious readings from Austen’s novels.

Tickets include tea and coffee and pastries on arrival, the talk and access to Tullie’s Costume Gallery on the day.

Tickets are £30 and £27 for Tullie Friends.

Arrival at 10.30am for refreshments – tea or coffee and a pastry included.

Talk starts at 11am and lasts 1 hour 15 minutes.

Free access to our costume gallery afterwards included.

You may also like the following events from Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery Trust:

• This Saturday, 6th December, 11:00 am, Storytelling on the Galleries in Carlisle
• This Saturday, 6th December, 01:00 pm, Christmas Crafts in Carlisle
• This month, 21st December, 02:00 pm, The Muppets Christmas Carol in Carlisle

Also check out other Sports events in Carlisle.