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The Cavalcade of Costume Musuem
Gordon Boutelle
Lime Tree House
Blandford Forum
DT11 7AA
Tel: 01258 453006
The Cavalcade of Costume Musuem History
The Cavalcade of Costume, Historical Costume Museum was the inspiration of the remarkable Mrs Betty Penny. She had travelled the country with her costumes for a period of 35 years and was awarded the M.B.E. in 1984 for her contribution to charity.
The Museum's unique collection dates from the 1730's right up to the 1970's, and provides a history of clothing and accessories througout those years charting the changes in fashion and manufacture of costume during that period. The museum provides many facilities and information on the history of the collection and many other items to be seen. Each room has a fascination of it's own. The visitor will always find something to delight the eye.
Directions
When in Blandford Forum town centre, from the market place follow the one way system up Salisbury Street. Take the right fork as the street divides and turn immediately right into The Plocks. The museum is approximately 50 metres on the right.
Additional Information
The tearoom provides delicious cream teas and home-made cakes with waitress service. In good weather tea can be taken in the Museum's charming walled garden. A friendly welcome will always be given to you by the staff. The tearoom is considered by many to be one of the of the prettiest in Dorset.
The shop offers for sale a fine collection of books about costume, together with postcards and other gifts to take home as a souvenir of your visit to the Cavalcade of Costume Museum.
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