Grannies' Parlour

It's that time of year again - The Met Ball. This year there seemed to be two themes with Sleeping Beauty: Reawakening Fashion and also The Garden of Time. I know we chuckle when we see some of the outfits but really I just accept it for what it is now which is basically a fancy dress show. Having seen some of the outfits from previous Met Galas at recent exhibitions I've been to I don't think photos do justice to some of the textures, embellishments and work that goes into some of the designer outfits. Photos can make things look flat. I think some celebrities this year interpreted Sleeping Beauty as just waking up in the altogether with barely there coverage. There were also lots of flower themed designs. I had a look out for corsets which featured heavily again with John Galliano's recent show for Maison Margiela influencing a lot of the looks and make up.

A few photos from my visit to the Sargent and Fashion exhibition at Tate Britain this week. The paintings were beautiful and an added attraction was that some of the costumes featured in them were also displayed. His paintings are a great resource of late Victorian Fashion at a time when Haute Couture was taking off.

If you're at a loose end today get down to Parklands Social Club on Wheatley Hall Road (old ICI) for a bit of vintage

We will be trading at this Vintage Fair being held at Parklands Social Club (old ICI club) on Wheatley Hall Road on Saturday 10 February. It’s fantastic to see a Vintage event being held in Doncaster and we would love to see you there. The event is organised by a 1940s group but you are welcome to come dressed from any era 🙂

Details finalised. We're really looking forward to trading at this event and getting into the festive spirit 🎄🎅

Ho, Ho, Ho! Merry Christmas...

To early? Nah, not at all. Since our Christmas Winter Wonderland and 1940s Christmas is on 10th December 2023.
We will be opening the doors for the last time this year and hoping to have a great crowd join us for the last event.
There is a special visitor coming and you will need to keep an eye out for our Naughty Elf, who is very mischievous and keeps moving around the museum during the day.

Will Scrooge steal the show, or will the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future help him to be more festive?

We look forward to seeing you all on the last event of the year at the South Yorkshire Transport Museum. 10.30am till 4.00pm - 10th December 2023.

www.sytm.co.uk

Really looking forward to this event and Grannies' Parlour will be trading with vintage clothing plus some Christmas goodies. Hope to see you there and you can come in 1940s attire! 🙂🎄🎅

Well now...

We have reached the last event of the year for 2023 and what a great day we have planned for you.

Two events, one date and all in the same place. We have a Winter Wonderland in one area and in the other we have a 1940s Christmas event. Both of these are planned to raise funds and awareness for the museum. We have some games and things planned for your little ones and a full day of Christmas joy to be experienced by all.

The museum doors open at 10.30am and close at 4.00pm and we have the Shuttle Bus to and from Rotherham Interchange running throughout the day and the times can be found on our website - https://sytm.co.uk/visit/opening

Admission prices can also be found on the same page and you can also find out about our membership prices too.

Why not come and see us!