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Talking about Dorothy

By 16th September 2024October 1st, 2024No Comments
Photograph of HM Queen Elizabeth II, on the occasion of her Accession: a three-quarter length portrait, her face turned to her right. She wears the Diamond Diadem, the Nizam of Hyderabad Necklace, the star of the Order of the Garter on a sash, over a satin evening dress, designed by Norman Hartnell. The Queen is also wearing a diamond and platinum bracelet that was given as a wedding present by Prince Philip. This was designed by Philip Antrobus, using stones taken a from a tiara that had belonged to Prince Philip's mother Princess Andrew of Greece. She is also holding a fan in her left hand. A vase of flowers in background to left.
Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2022 – by Dorothy Wilding

Dorothy Wilding (1893 – 1976)

Join Dorothy aficionado and passionate collector, Sarah Grant, in conversation with HH’s Del Barrett, talking about Dorothy Wilding – extraordinary pioneering photographer from Gloucester.

This event takes place in Cirencester.

Cirencester History Festival

What better way to segue into Cirencester’s inaugural History Festival than a conversation about one of the county’s most famous women, Dorothy Wilding?

On the eve of the festival, an expert and avid collector, Sarah will talk about her journey of discovery and uncovering Dorothy’s past. She will be sharing her passion for all things Dorothy, talking us through the meteoric rise of how a young girl from Gloucester took her camera to London and became the first woman to be an official royal photographer, photographed Queen Elizabeth II for her stamp portraits and opened her own studios in London and New York, photographing the iconic names of the era.

There will also be the chance to browse a selection of Dorothy’s works from both Sarah’s Collection and the Heroines Collection.

Event is FREE, although donations are always greatly appreciated!

When: Friday 25th October, 17:30 Drinks Reception, 18:00 – 19:00 In Conversation

Where: Cirencester Baptist Church, Chesterton Lane, Cirencester, GL7 1 YE. Directions here.

Booking not essential, but does guarantee a seat.

Find out more about Sarah's own journey as a collector
Read more about Dorothy
Programme for Cirencester History Festival