Saturday 7th May promises to be a real treat for visitors to the Higgins Bedford. The whole day will be a celebration of Georgian life and culture, with demonstrations of music, dance and fashion of the time.
Georgian Day will be hosted by The Higgins Bedford on Saturday 7th May 11am – 5pm. The event is free and open to all.
Local community group the Bedford Gallery Quire will bring to life 18th and early 19th century Bedfordshire, using original musical instruments and wearing costume styled around the fashions of the Georgian era. The Bedford Gallery Quire will perform songs from the period, and those attending will also be given the chance to join in and learn some traditional Georgian dances.
In addition, historian Marion Maude will be giving a lecture about the historic map of Bedfordshire, the Elizabeth Snitch Sampler, embroidered by local girl Elizabeth Snitch in 1779. Elizabeth was just 12 when she made the sampler. You can see both the sampler and the map it is based on at The Higgins Bedford.
Activity Timetable:
Dancing demonstration and join in session – 11.30 am -12.30pm
Bedford Gallery Quire concert – 2pm-3pm
Lecture on the Elizabeth Snitch Sampler from Marion Maude – 3.30pm
More information on Georgian Day at The Higgins can be found here.
