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Leather boots printed with ‘A Rake’s Progress’ by William Hogarth, Dr. Martens, 2015
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Wooden pattens with iron ring, c. 1720s
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Silver Dancing Shoes c. 1940s, Made by Dolcis, Worn by Mary Buckley for dancing
Exhibition
Shoephoria!
28 Mar 2020 – 31 Mar 2021
Regular hours
- Monday
- 10:30 – 17:00
- Tuesday
- 10:30 – 17:00
- Wednesday
- 10:30 – 17:00
- Thursday
- 10:30 – 17:00
- Friday
- 10:30 – 17:00
- Saturday
- 10:30 – 17:00
- Sunday
- 10:30 – 17:00
Cost of entry
Adults £9.50, concessions available
Address
- Assembly Rooms
- Bennett Street
- Bath
- BA1 2QH
- United Kingdom
Travel Information
- Bath Spa train station
A stunning display showcasing some of the highlights and curiosities of the Museum’s world-class collection of more than 3,000 pairs of shoes.
About
Demonstrating the creativity of shoemakers throughout history, more than 100 pairs of shoes and boots will be displayed, over half of which have never been on show before.
From the oldest shoes in the collection to shoes belonging to Her Majesty Queen Mary, from trainers and sneakers to designer shoes by Vivienne Westwood, Versace and Jimmy Choo, the shoes on display will document the evolution of shoe style over the last 300 years.
Shoes will be interspersed with the fashions on display as part of the A History of Fashion in 100 Objects exhibition, celebrating fashion from the 1600s to the present day.
A special feature will be the Wearers’ Wall, at the heart of the Museum galleries, giving visitors a glimpse of the lives of the original owners and wearers of the shoes that are now preserved for posterity in the Fashion Museum collection.
