A Life In Books and Fashion

Join Yorkshire writer and dress historian Lucy Adlington for a glimpse behind the scenes of her vibrant and unique career.

Since her earliest performance singing nursery rhymes at a Skegness talent show, Lucy found the stage irresistible. She has woven together her love of theatre with a passion for fashion and endless curiosity for stories from the past. Lucy’s ‘History Wardrobe’ presentations have delighted audiences for 25 years.

Wouldn’t you love to know how it all came about… and about hilarious happenings backstage?

Lucy’s brand-new talk will feature snapshots from across the decades, lively anecdotes and a fabulous array of original garments from her costume collection. Her books examine women's lives and fashion during the Second World War and the Holocaust. 'The Dressmakers of Auschwitz': The True Story of the Women Who Sewed to Survive has been translated into 22 languages and listed on The New York Times Best Seller list.