Collection Stories

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A D Willis Limited

A humble book and stationery shop on Victoria Avenue became the foundation for a printing and publishing empire.
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Karen Hughes
9 February 2025
Cultural History

Love and Legacy

This beautifully preserved wedding gown offers a glimpse into mid-19th-century fashion.
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Karen Hughes
3 February 2025
Fashion Talks

Seaside scenes: postcards of Castlecliff Beach

Postcards from Castlecliff Beach showcase its enduring popularity.
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Karen Hughes
28 January 2025
Cultural History

Floral Fiesta

Michael Mattar’s designs, like this dress, brought high fashion to smaller communities.
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Karen Hughes
6 December 2024
Fashion Talks

A Bridge for Aramoho

Designed in 1873, the Aramoho Railway Bridge has withstood the test of time.
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Karen Hughes
13 November 2024
Cultural History

Dandelion Coffee Produced Locally

‘Taraxacum’ coffee was said to contain “all the medicinal virtues pertaining to the plant.”
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Karen Hughes
12 November 2024
Cultural History

Gown Glory

This stunning dress offers a fascinating glimpse into the elegance of Edwardian-era style.
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Karen Hughes
1 November 2024
Fashion Talks

Pretty in Pink

Clothing, even if not always loved by the wearer, tells intimate stories of family, craftsmanship, and personal history.
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Karen Hughes
7 October 2024
Fashion Talks

The Weddings of William John Holder

Wedding announcements are a great source of information for genealogists and historians.
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Karen Hughes
21 August 2024
Cultural History

Grown up elegance

A well-known Sanson dressmaker created this 1960s debutante dress.
Read Article
Karen Hughes
9 August 2024
Fashion Talks

A D Willis Limited

A humble book and stationery shop on Victoria Avenue became the foundation for a printing and publishing empire.
Read More

Karen Hughes

9 February 2025

Love and Legacy

This beautifully preserved wedding gown offers a glimpse into mid-19th-century fashion.
Read More

Karen Hughes

3 February 2025

Seaside scenes: postcards of Castlecliff Beach

Postcards from Castlecliff Beach showcase its enduring popularity.
Read More

Karen Hughes

28 January 2025

Floral Fiesta

Michael Mattar’s designs, like this dress, brought high fashion to smaller communities.
Read More

Karen Hughes

6 December 2024

A Bridge for Aramoho

Designed in 1873, the Aramoho Railway Bridge has withstood the test of time.
Read More

Karen Hughes

13 November 2024

Dandelion Coffee Produced Locally

‘Taraxacum’ coffee was said to contain “all the medicinal virtues pertaining to the plant.”
Read More

Karen Hughes

12 November 2024

Gown Glory

This stunning dress offers a fascinating glimpse into the elegance of Edwardian-era style.
Read More

Karen Hughes

1 November 2024

Pretty in Pink

Clothing, even if not always loved by the wearer, tells intimate stories of family, craftsmanship, and personal history.
Read More

Karen Hughes

7 October 2024

The Weddings of William John Holder

Wedding announcements are a great source of information for genealogists and historians.
Read More

Karen Hughes

21 August 2024

Grown up elegance

A well-known Sanson dressmaker created this 1960s debutante dress.
Read More

Karen Hughes

9 August 2024

Category:

A D Willis Limited

A humble book and stationery shop on Victoria Avenue became the foundation for a printing and publishing empire.
Read More

Karen Hughes

9 February 2025

Love and Legacy

This beautifully preserved wedding gown offers a glimpse into mid-19th-century fashion.
Read More

Karen Hughes

3 February 2025

Seaside scenes: postcards of Castlecliff Beach

Postcards from Castlecliff Beach showcase its enduring popularity.
Read More

Karen Hughes

28 January 2025

Floral Fiesta

Michael Mattar’s designs, like this dress, brought high fashion to smaller communities.
Read More

Karen Hughes

6 December 2024

A Bridge for Aramoho

Designed in 1873, the Aramoho Railway Bridge has withstood the test of time.
Read More

Karen Hughes

13 November 2024

Dandelion Coffee Produced Locally

‘Taraxacum’ coffee was said to contain “all the medicinal virtues pertaining to the plant.”
Read More

Karen Hughes

12 November 2024

Gown Glory

This stunning dress offers a fascinating glimpse into the elegance of Edwardian-era style.
Read More

Karen Hughes

1 November 2024

Pretty in Pink

Clothing, even if not always loved by the wearer, tells intimate stories of family, craftsmanship, and personal history.
Read More

Karen Hughes

7 October 2024

The Weddings of William John Holder

Wedding announcements are a great source of information for genealogists and historians.
Read More

Karen Hughes

21 August 2024

Grown up elegance

A well-known Sanson dressmaker created this 1960s debutante dress.
Read More

Karen Hughes

9 August 2024