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Crowning Glory

To celebrate the Diamond Jubilee, Worthing Museum and Art Gallery is displaying a miniature replica of the queen’s coronation dress as part of an exhibition of regal textiles.

The original dress for the coronation was designed by Mr Norman Hartnell. The skilfully crafted model was hand-made in the 1950s by local doll collector Dicey Williams, part of a set showing the different robes of state worn for different stages of the coronation ceremony.

Dolls of Queen Victoria and memorabilia of Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations are also on display in an exhibition which includes one of the hidden treasures of the costume collection, a rarely displayed Cape which research carried out by the curators at Worthing Museum and Kensington Palace has revealed was worn by Queen Victoria at the Garden party in Buckingham palace on the occasion of her Diamond Jubilee. 

Curator Gerry Connolly said “The doll maker has captured the exquisite detail of the sumptuous gowns and robes worn by two of this country’s longest reigning monarchs at various stages in their lives, including an outstanding replica of QE2’s coronation gown designed by famous Couturier Norman Hartnell.”

The dolls are now on display in the permanent historic costume gallery. Worthing Museum and Art Gallery is open from 10am-5pm Tuesday to Saturday and general admission is free. For further information about visiting this exhibition please go to www.worthingmuseum.co.uk or call the museum reception on 01903 221448.

At the AGM the committee for 2012-2013 was elected. Click here to mee the exec and read their aspirations for the Chamber for 2012-2013

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DEBENHAMS SUMMER SPECTACULAR

You are exclusively invited to shop during the special preview of the Debenhams Summer Spectacular

With up to 25% off* every department, now is a great time to shop all our new summer collections. Plus, we are also offering you 10% off ALL beauty and fragrance. What more could you want!

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Your exclusive discount is valid in store AND online on from Saturday 19 – Monday 21 May, before the start of the main Summer Spectacular event on Tuesday 22 May.

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As you may know Worthing Council is going to build a new playground facility behind the volleyball court at Beach House Grounds on the seafront.  The Parks and Regeneration teams are running a consultation event this Saturday at the site to find out which of the possible design options is preferred by local people.

Do go along if you have any time!

Our New Exec Committe were voted in at our AGM on Tuesday 17th April.
Please give them a warm welcome!