History Wardrobe presents - A Very Victorian Christmas
The Two Lucys present a 19th-century history of Christmas exploring festive traditions through fashion and textiles. The performance features the Scrooge sisters, grumpy dressmaker Ethel and her sister Ermintrude, alongside appearances by the ghosts of Fashions Past, Present, and Future.
Sat, Dec 12, 2026
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- Keep the full 1–3 pm window free; the event is scheduled for two hours.
- Pay attention to the costume and textile details to follow how the presentation explores Christmas history through fashion.
- If attending with children, note that the listing gives no age guidance and consider whether a two-hour history presentation suits them.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the Two Lucys?
They present the performance about the history of Christmas and its textiles and fashions.
What is the story about?
Dressmaker Ethel is asked to dress her sister Ermintrude for a Christmas party, while the ghosts of Fashions Past, Present and Future try to persuade her.
What Christmas traditions does the performance explore?
It presents a history of Christmas through fashion and textiles, with traditions old and new.
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