Romantic Weekend

Saturday 22 March 2025

Our day began with a visit to Bankfield Museum, to visit the Fashion Galleries. On display were numerous pieces of historical costume, as well as costume produced for television shows such as Pride & Prejudice (1995), Victoria (2016–2019) and Bridgerton (2020–present), and films including Emma (2020).

On the steps of Bankfield Museum

Wendy, Kyla, Gemma, Rachel, Peta Elzi, Carol, Alison, Gemma, Thaleia

The museum also boasts a collection of costumes from BBC's Gentleman Jack (2019–2022).

Left: Gemma and Peta in front of the Gentleman Jack display. Gemma is also the Curator of Bankfield Museum.

Right: Members of the Guild pose on the staircase at Bankfield Museum.

Left: Wendy and Rachel in the 18th century section of the Fashion Gallery.

Right: Costumes from Pride & Prejudice (1995).

Left: Costumes from Bridgerton (2016–present).

Right: Gemma, Carol and Alison admire the costumes on display.

In the afternoon, we visited Shibden Hall, historic home of the industrialist and LGBTQ+ icon Anne Lister, and filming location for the BBC period drama based on her life, Gentleman Jack.

The Guild outside of Shibden Hall.

Shibden has lots of fascinating rooms to explore, as well as the West Yorkshire Folk Museum in the adjoining barn.

We got to have an exclusive visit to Anne Lister's tower room.

Left: Anika poses on the wooden staircase of Shibden Hall.

Right: Virginia and Matt explore the original coaches (and hearse) in the barn.

We then returned to our hotels to get changed into our best dinner attire. Our evening meal was at the Trading Rooms, Halifax, where we enjoyed a delicious 3-course meal and drinks.

Enjoying cocktails and food at the Trading Rooms within the historic Piece Hall, Halifax.

Thank you to Gemma for organising the weekend, and to everyone who joined us. We can't wait to see you all at the next Guild event!