Current programme of talks and visits

Meetings are normally held on the second Tuesday of most months starting at 7.30pm in the Hinton Hall, Tisbury.

Tisbury History Society Programme from March to May 2024

12th March  Dr Naomi Braithwaite

Dizzy Heights: A step into the exotic, exciting and sometimes surprising history of high heeled shoes

 

This illustrated talk will take you on a journey through the intriguing history of the high heeled shoe, which spans over 2,000 years, dating back to Ancient Egypt.  We will discuss how the shoe has transformed from a symbol of masculinity, worn by the Persian cavalry, to the excesses of the Court of King Louis XIV, to become the objectification of modern femininity, and sometimes subordination.  While often marked with controversy the high heel has transcended the realms of fairy tales to become revered as an object of desire.

Dr Naomi Braithwaite is an Associate Professor at Nottingham Trent University in Fashion and Material. Her research interests are focused on footwear and its relationship to self- presentation. Naomi’s passion for high heels stems from a Saturday job, age 17 in the shoe department of the London department store, Harvey Nichols.  This led her into a career selling high heels across the globe and even a short stint as a fit test model.  Dr. Braithwaite has published widely on shoes including a chapter the V&A’s exhibition catalogue on Shoes, and a more recent feature in Hello magazine which gives an expert view on how to walk in high heels.

 

 9th April       Jane Howells

 Women’s suffrage campaigns in south Wiltshire: staunch supporters but also whistles and rotten eggs in Tisbury

      

14th May    Primrose Campbell

Henry Lamb – artist

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Our talks take place at 7.30 pm in the Hinton hall Tisbury. 

We usually have teas/Coffees and biscuits served before meetings.

 

Visitors/ guests £5

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