Fashion in the 1920’s reflected a new age of freedom for women coming out of the shadow of the First World War. The hemline began to rise, the silhouette became flatter and more boyish, accessories were fun and frivolous.
Come and see how the ‘Flapper’ generation influenced style in Pickering 100 years ago.
Come with us on a journey through Queen Victoria’s reign, told by the fashions of the decades. Crinolines and bustles come and go - and come back again! Caps and bonnets frame the face with lace and ribbons, and ladies’ hands stay warm with mittens and muffs. Spare a thought too for the maids who washed, starched, dried and ironed the layers of petticoats and undergarments needed to create the silhouettes demanded by fashion. A must see!
New for 2018 was an exhibition exploring how holiday fashions changed over time. From swimming to sunbathing, we explored the fashions worn at popular seaside destinations, alongside postcards, tourist guides and other holiday accessories.
Our exhibition for 2017 celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Beck Isle Museum. Museum staff and volunteers selected 50 objects from the collection to demonstrate the wide-ranging items the museum cares for, both in terms of date and theme. From Stone Age arrowheads, to 19th century costume, to 1960s household appliances, the museum cares for a vast range of treasures. Many of the objects tell us something about the history of Pickering, the businesses, trades and the stories of those that lived here. The museum collects and preserves objects which help to document the growth of Pickering as an agricultural centre and its development as a market town. Only part of the collection can fit on public display so for this exhibition we have chosen items from the museum store, many of which have not been exhibited before.