Due to one of our museum collections going “offline” for a season of restoration and another temporary closure, we have swapped this year’s itinerary around a little bit and added three new destinations! First, we will travel to Macclesfield in Cheshire to see the Silk Museum, which includes a working mill from the Victorian Era.Continue reading “New Stops on the 2016 Tour!”
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Days Four & Five: “I am for Bath!”
We headed out of London Friday morning, and I honestly don’t know how Keith does it. The twists and turns and traffic getting out of London made my head swim, and I doubt I could ever drive it! Glad to have a capable chauffeur at the wheel.
Day Two: A Dose of the Brontes!
I woke up early Wednesday, since my body clock was telling me it was 7:30am when it was 6:30, so I decided to try the Minster again, as morning matins are scheduled daily for 7:30am. Walking around to the front entrance at 7:15, I found the door open but saw no one inside. I let myself in and listened, but the only sound that met my ears was that of a vacuum!
Off to the UK in September!
The 2012 Historical Costume Tour begins on September 9, and we’re so excited about the wonderful itinerary!
Costume Photos and More!
I’ve finally gotten through our photos from the Jane Austen Centre, Museum of Costume in Bath, and the interior of Warwick Castle. There are lots of delicious things to drool over in these galleries! Click below to go directly to them: Inside the JA Centre and Museum of Costume Inside Warwick Castle
Historical Fashion Tours with Sense & Sensibility 