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A talk: Attending the Georgian Ball with Dr Hillary Burlock and Dr James Harriman-Smith

Join this online talk all about Georgian Balls as part of the Dressing Fancy programme.

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Guest speakers Dr Hillary Burlock and Dr James Harriman-Smith will be talking all things Georgian Ball.

Discover what it was like to not only attend a Georgian Ball, but to prep for one. Learn more about how dancing was a key skill to getting ahead in society, and explore how gaming and gambling were rife throughout Georgian society.

Would you have what it takes to thrive at a Georgian ball?

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Call 0344 249 1895

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This is an online event - a joining link will be emailed out a few days prior to the talk.

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