A PowerPoint talk and a tour of the collection, explaining why the side saddle was such a dangerous form of travel in the early days. Find out why ladies had to wear a modesty strap and tales of some famous or infamous ladies of the chase. The presentation will be given by Sally Mitchell, joint author of 'A Brief History of the Side Saddle'. From the origins of the side saddle, the thrills and spills involved and the need for a man to look after the brave, or not so brave, ladies of early times; the creation of safety features of the saddle and its' accoutrements, up to WWI, when, Heaven Forbid, ladies began to ride astride! The tour will show many items and costumes in this history and pictures and tales of some infamous ladies as well as a tragic tale of Royalty! Event Times Thursday 14 September: Talk begins at 11am Booking Details Pre-booking: Required The museum is free to explore but the talk must be pre booked. Booking Contact: Sally Mitchell Call: 01777838234 Email: sally@dogart.comA PowerPoint talk and a tour of the collection, explaining why the side saddle was such a dangerous form of travel in the early days. Find out why ladies had to wear a modesty strap and tales of some famous or infamous ladies of the chase. The presentation will be given by Sally Mitchell, joint author of 'A Brief History of the Side Saddle'. From the origins of the side saddle, the thrills and spills involved and the need for a man to look after the brave, or not so brave, ladies of early times; the creation of safety features of the saddle and its' accoutrements, up to WWI, when, Heaven Forbid, ladies began to ride astride! The tour will show many items and costumes in this history and pictures and tales of some infamous ladies as well as a tragic tale of Royalty! Event Times Thursday 14 September: Talk begins at 11am Booking Details Pre-booking: Required The museum is free to explore but the talk must be pre booked. Booking Contact: Sally Mitchell Call: 01777838234 Email: sally@dogart.com
A PowerPoint talk and a tour of the collection, explaining why the side saddle was such a dangerous form of travel in the early days. Find out why ladies had to wear a modesty strap and tales of some famous or infamous ladies of the chase. The presentation will be given by Sally Mitchell, joint author of 'A Brief History of the Side Saddle'. From the origins of the side saddle, the thrills and spills involved and the need for a man to look after the brave, or not so brave, ladies of early times; the creation of safety features of the saddle and its' accoutrements, up to WWI, when, Heaven Forbid, ladies began to ride astride! The tour will show many items and costumes in this history and pictures and tales of some infamous ladies as well as a tragic tale of Royalty! Event Times Thursday 14 September: Talk begins at 11am Booking Details Pre-booking: Required The museum is free to explore but the talk must be pre booked. Booking Contact: Sally Mitchell Call: 01777838234 Email: [email protected]

IN PICTURES: Heritage Open Days in Bassetlaw

By Kate Mason
Published 5th Sep 2023, 15:41 BST
As part of the National Heritage Open Days, a variety of organisations in Bassetlaw are taking part.

This is the perfect chance to disover the amazing heritage that is right on your doorstep.

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Celebrate fashionable creativity throughout history and witness some of our fantastic period costume undergoing conservation. Have a go at creating your own fabulous fashion creation with a printed bag. Join staff at Bassetlaw Museum for an exciting opportunity to get up close to some of the extensive costume collection. Learn about the conservation project that is under way to preserve it from the dreaded Wooly Bear Bug, and maybe even try your hand with a conservation hoover. Find your own inner fashion flair and design and print your own creativity unwrapped bag to take home. Saturday 9 September: Open 10-4:30pm Contact for the day: Samantha Glasswell 01777713749 bassetlawmuseum.org.uk

9. Bassetlaw Museum

Celebrate fashionable creativity throughout history and witness some of our fantastic period costume undergoing conservation. Have a go at creating your own fabulous fashion creation with a printed bag. Join staff at Bassetlaw Museum for an exciting opportunity to get up close to some of the extensive costume collection. Learn about the conservation project that is under way to preserve it from the dreaded Wooly Bear Bug, and maybe even try your hand with a conservation hoover. Find your own inner fashion flair and design and print your own creativity unwrapped bag to take home. Saturday 9 September: Open 10-4:30pm Contact for the day: Samantha Glasswell 01777713749 bassetlawmuseum.org.uk Photo: Google

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