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Talking History with Patrick GeogheganEarly Medieval ManuscriptsIn this episode of Talking History: a roundup of exciting new exhibitions on the island of Ireland, including: the Irish manuscripts returning to the country for the first time in more than 1,000 years, with curator Matthew Seaver, Assistant Keeper at the National Museum of Ireland; the life, art and legacy of the husband of Constance Markievicz, with Dr Kathryn Milligan, Assistant Librarian at the Edward Murphy Library at the National College of Art & Design; and a new exhibition in Hillsborough Castle which explores the intimate bond between British royal clients and fashion designers, with Claudia Acott Williams, curator.2025-06-0951 min
Historic Royal Palaces PodcastCurator Tour - Crown to Couture at Kensington PalaceIn this episode join Curators Polly Putnam and Claudia Acott-Williams for a mini tour of the Crown to Couture exhibition at Kensington Palace. They'll talk about their favourite pieces on display, as well as the craftsmanship that goes into making high fashion, from the Georgian Court to the Red Carpet of today. This is the third episode in a series where we're celebrating the opening of our new exhibition at Kensington Palace. For tickets to Crown to Couture go to: https://www.hrp.org.uk/kensington-palace/whats-on/crown-to-couture 2023-06-0118 min
Dress: Fancy: The Podcast About Dressing UpPart 2. Behind the Scenes: “Crown to Couture” at Kensington PalaceJoin host Lucy Clayton and curators Polly Putnam and Claudia Acott Williams on a grand day out at Kensington Palace. This is Part Two of a two part special, recorded after the curator tour of the exhibition itself. If you’ve ever wondered how an exhibition of this scale is put together, or what the role of a curator comprises - this episode reveals all. Part 1 of Lucy’s conversation with Polly and Claudia Follow @dressfancypodcast on Instagram Follow @mslucyclayton on Instagram Follow @historicroyalpalaces on Instagram Follow @curatorpolly on Instagram Follow @claudiaacottwilliams on Instagram Crown to Couture: The Fash...2023-05-1937 minHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastFashion is Political – the Legacy of Georgian Power Dressing From Beyoncé to Billie Eilish, fashion is undeniably personal and political. But the legacy of harnessing fashion as a tool for power and representation goes back to the 18th century and beyond. In this episode Curators Matthew Story, Polly Putnam and Claudia Acott-Williams celebrate the joy of fashion as a symbol of identity at the Georgian Court, and its importance on the Red Carpet today. This is the second episode in a series where we’re celebrating fashion, identity and the opening of our new exhibition at Kensington Palace called Crown to Couture. For tickets to Cro...2023-05-1841 minDress: Fancy: The Podcast About Dressing UpCoronation Special: Crown to Couture at Kensington PalaceJoin host Lucy Clayton and curators Polly Putnam and Claudia Acott Williams on a grand day out at Kensington Palace - for a behind the scenes tour of the new Crown To Couture exhibition. This is Part One of a two part special. Links Follow @dressfancypodcast on Instagram Follow @mslucyclayton on Instagram Follow @historicroyalpalaces on Instagram Follow @curatorpolly on Instagram Follow @claudiaacottwilliams on Instagram Crown to Couture: The Fashion Show of the Centuries Listen to our previous episodes 2023-05-051h 02Historic Royal Palaces PodcastRed Carpet Fashion and the Georgian Court - From Royal Palace to Met Gala The fashion history of the Georgian Court has a lot of similarities with the Red Carpet and Met Gala glamour of today. In this episode Curators Matthew Story, Polly Putnam and Claudia Acott-Williams unpick these parallels, and take us on a journey through getting ready in the 18th century, revealing how surprisingly, it’s not that different from how celebrities are styled and prepared for the Red Carpet today. This is the first episode in a series where we’re celebrating fashion, identity and the opening of our new exhibition at Kensington Palace called Crown to Couture. 2023-05-0447 min
Historic Royal Palaces PodcastA Space I Love - Queen Victoria’s birth place with Claudia Acott-WilliamsIn the fourth part of this series, we’re taking a walk with curator Claudia Acott-Williams into her favourite space at Kensington Palace, the room where Queen Victoria was born. Claudia will explain how this room was intentionally chosen as the birthplace of the future Queen of England. To find out more about the childhood of Queen Victoria go to: https://www.hrp.org.uk/kensington-palace/whats-on/victoria-a-royal-childhood 2022-12-2920 min