S&DR200 - Dressed for Departure: Fashion in the Age of Rail

Type:Exhibition

The Bowes Museum, Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8NP
Period dress displayed at The Bowes Museum

About

An exhibition showcasing historic fashion, toys and artworks that reflect on how the railway reshaped lives and culture.

Highlights include the world’s first toy train set owned by ‘Father of the Railway’ Edward Pease (b. 1767 - d. 1858), garments worn at key moments in the region’s railway history and artworks that capture its journey through the picturesque landscapes of Teesdale.

Guide Prices

Entry included in Museum admission. Children under 18, students and carers go free.

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Opening Times

2025 25 Sept 2025 - 26 Jan 2026

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