Presented by Jennifer Ashwood.

Many people have heard of Charles Frederick Worth as the father of Haute Couture, but this isn’t about the frocks, it’s about the man. 19^th Century society was more mobile than in previous generations, this talk explores how ‘The Lad from Lincolnshire’ fitted into French Culture and Parisienne society, where titles meant more than money.

Visitors are very welcome to attend. for a fee of £3.