Fascinating Fifties and Inventive Victorians at The Commandery
Visitors will be able to explore two fascinating eras of The Commandery's history when the new Fashion, Design and Innovation exhibition opens on Saturday 13th February until Sunday 18th April.
Focusing on the Victorian and 1950s eras, the exhibition will explore how these specific periods helped to shape the domestic life we take for granted today and highlight what life was like at The Commandery as both a Victorian Blind College and as the Littleburys Print Works in the 1950s.
Visitor Services Officer Sarah Bourne explains;
“Both of these eras had a profound effect on home life and the development of modern society today. The dramatic industrial advances that were made in the Victorian factories, the experimental architecture and the emergence of photography were all significantly important for Britain's development. The post-war era of the 1950s brought rock and roll, the era of the teenager and television and a momentous decade in fashion history that Christian Dior himself called the 'golden age'."
The exhibition at The Commandery will bring these important themes to life as visitors will be able to watch news clips from the 1950s including the Queen's coronation, visit the Victorian Kitchen and take and peek into our 50s bedroom. Families can join in the fun at the weekends and throughout the half term breaks with special craft activities and workshops including a special 'design a bag' and 'make your own jigsaw' workshops.
Over the Easter Bank Holiday The Commandery will be hosting a special 50s weekend, with talks and demonstrations by 50s housewives, classic car exhibitions and a Vintage Fair in the Great Hall.
Admission to The Commandery is free for Worcester residents (upon proof of residency)or £5.40 for Adults, £4.10 for concessions, £2.30 for children aged 5 to 16 years. From the 1st April a new family ticket will cost £12.50. For more information please contact the museums direct on 01905 361821 or visit www.worcestercitymuseums.org.uk.
