Sudley House (January – March 2010)
A Sweet Life
Until Spring 2010
Handbags, shoes, hatpins and gowns: Emily Margaret Tinne was a wealthy doctor’s wife with a love for shopping. This exhibition displays stunning clothes and accessories that formed part of her extensive wardrobe between 1910 and 1940. Photographs and recently unearthed family letters also give an insight into the life the Tinne family led in the affluent suburbs of South Liverpool.
Crowns
1-4pm
19 February, 2010
Create your own crown inspired by A Girl with her Dog by the British School using a variety of collage materials. (Suitable for over 5’s)
Handprint parrots –
1-4pm
20 February, 2010
Be inspired by paintings such as Viscountess Folkestone by Gainsborough or Gypsy Sisters of Seville by John Phillip and make your own finger puppet. (Suitable for over 5’s)
Flowery fun
1-4pm
27 March, 2010
Drop in and have a look at A Venetian Flower Girl by Samuel Luke Fildes and make your own flower themed collage.
Sudley storytelling
1, 2 & 3pm
28 March, 2010
Join Mr Robbins, Sudley’s Victorian butler for a storytelling adventure. He will take you on a mini tour of the house and tell you about the Holt family, the collections and the Victorian period. Collect a ticket from the Welcome desk. (Suitable for over 5’s)
Extras:
Tearoom
Daily 10am–4.30pm
Choose from a delicious selection of sandwiches, pies, soups, cakes, artisan teas and fresh roast coffees. Highchairs are available and a range of Sudley House souvenirs are on sale in the tearoom.
