After the successful Back to Black Exhibition last year, curator Anna Ridley has assembled another array of dazzling garments from the National Trust collection, focussing on the changing shape of silhouettes with muttonchop sleeves, hoop petticoats and narrow waists.
We will start the day at the Good George Cafe, George Street gate, Parramatta Park and then walk up to Old Government House for our tour.
Afterwards we will walk to Club Parramatta for lunch.
When:
Thursday 7 August 2025
Where:
The tour commences at 11:00 in front of the gift shop of the Old Government House at Parramatta Park. Please be there 10 minutes before.
Optionally join us from 10:00 at Good George Cafe, George Street gate, Parramatta Park
Accessibility:
The Fashionable Silhouettes exhibition is on the first floor, accessible only by stairs. There are limited courtesy chairs throughout.
Getting there:
If driving, it is probably best to park in the Club Parramatta carpark in Macquarie Street (you will need to have your ticket validated when purchasing lunch to avoid the $15 flat rate fee). Parking within Parramatta Park is mostly 2-hour, but it is often crowded.
It is about a 15-minute walk from Parramatta Railway Station or a 20-minute walk from the Ferry Wharf.
Convener:
Sharon Peterson
Cost:
$15 per person for entry to Old Government House and the guided tour. Refreshments and lunch at own expense.
Payment Details:
Payment to the club treasurer.
Important – when making payment please make sure to include the outing code and your surname (eg. Smith ACT) in the bank Reference field. Our bank account details are available in our Payment and Refund Procedures.
Outing code:
your surname OGH
Number restriction
Maximum group size of 12.
Closing date for bookings:
Thursday 31 July 2025 at 5pm
