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Georgian Lords, 18th Century history, Art, Fashion and Material Culture, George I, George II, George III, Georgian, History of Parliament Trust, Modern, Parliamentary Life

Dressing the part: robes ancient and modern

In the latest post for the Georgian Lords, Dr Robin Eagles considers the symbolism of the robes worn by members of the House of Lords both in Parliament and at coronations, and how some lords went to considerable lengths to ensure that their prized possessions were passed from one generation to the next. One of the most familiar sights of the state opening of Parliament … Continue reading Dressing the part: robes ancient and modern

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Art, Fashion and Material Culture, 16th Century history, Elizabeth I, The First Elizabethan Age, Tudor

When tinsel was only for the rich: dressing to impress in early modern England

Wondering what to wear to a Christmas or New Year party? Deciding how to look one’s best can be a dilemma – but at least our fashion choices aren’t dictated by Acts of Parliament. In Tudor and Jacobean times it was a different story, as Dr Paul Hunneyball of our Lords 1558-1603 section explains… In 21st-century Britain, clothes are seen as a means of expressing … Continue reading When tinsel was only for the rich: dressing to impress in early modern England

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