Fashion, Fury and Feathers

Name: Fashion, Fury and Feathers
Released: 2026-03-09
Duration: 2 h
Cast: Tessa Boase

When social historian Tessa Boase told the RSPB she wanted to write their early story, they refused to let her visit their archives. To a former investigative journalist, this was a challenge she could not resist . . . This lecture shines a light on the intriguing story of women’s love affair with plumage – and of the brave eco feminists who fought back on behalf of the birds. Moving from a polite Victorian tea party to an egret hunt in a Florida swamp; from a suffragette ‘monster rally’ to a milliner’s dusty workshop, you’ll be taken back in time to a world where every woman, of every class, wore a hat. 'I so enjoyed listening to Tessa tonight. I loved her enthusiasm and knowledge. I was totally gripped. Thank you for inviting me' – member, The National Women's Register (NWR) ‘Mesmerising and inspiring; a talk with depth and knowledge. More, please' – Doug and Gwen Lowe, RSPB High Peaks 'The lecture was great - informative, investigative and edgy! We loved it, and appreciated the flow of your delivery' – The Arts Society, Wensum (Norwich)PT2H12A2026-03-09

Tessa Boase

Fashion, Fury and Feathers"Fashion, Fury and Feathers"

Showtimes

March 9, 7:00 pm