It is with great sadness that we report the passing of our trustee Wendy Hefford, MA (Oxon), FSA, on 9th June 2022. Her connection with our School was very important to Wendy and she was a most generous benefactor and supporter throughout the years, most especially during the pandemic. Wendy had been employed at the Victoria and …
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A selection of press articles featuring The School of Historical Dress and teachers. 2021 – The New York Times ‘Bridgerton’ Is Just the Beginning 2017 – Texelse Courant Kledingstukken Palmhoutwrak uit Ottomaanse Rijk 2017 – WTTW News Art Institute Expands Display of Arms, Armor and Medieval Art 2017 – Apollo …
We held the official launch of the School in October 2012 at The Society of Antiquaries of London, Burlington House, Piccadilly. Our guests of honour were Sir Roy Strong and Dame Vivienne Westwood who both gave passionate speeches in support of the establishment of the School. The launch was attended …