An elegant Georgian town house built by the prominent architect Joseph Pickford in 1770 as his family home. Part of @derbymuseums
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We will be closed from 1pm tomorrow (Saturday 21 September) for a private wedding.
Looking for a unique venue to celebrate your special day? Our experienced team is here to help design your dream wedding.
Find out more: bit.ly/DMVenue
📸 Oliver Taylor Photography
Happy International Toy Day!
🎭Did you know that the top floor of Pickford's House has been transformed into a magical world of toy theatres?
Find out lots more about the toy theatre collections here: derbymuseums.org/collection/…
#internationaltoyday
ALT A shipwreck scene, 19th century German toy theatre.
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🧱 The countdown is on for the final week of the LEGO® Trail at Pickford's House.
Inspired by the LEGO® Lake District exhibition, uncover each mini figure cleverly tucked away amongst the fascinating displays. It's a perfect activity for families!
👉 ow.ly/RhAV50R8HMv
ALT Young girl holding clipboard with trail map with museum exhibits in background
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Pickford's House will be closed all day on Saturday 10th February for a wedding 💒
We love helping our couples celebrate their special day!
If you're interested in holding a private event here, find out more: derbymuseums.org/pickfords-h…
📸 Image © Oliver Taylor Photography
ALT A sign for Pickford's House Museum outside the window of the Pickford's House Museum.
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The collections team have been getting up close to the beautiful details of the carved fireplace in the Parlour at Pickford's House this week!
The team are clearing rooms ready for redecoration over the coming week…
ALT A vase carved into a marble fireplace.
🎄✨ Happy 1st of December! Pickford's House is feeling festive with traditional Georgian decorations, transforming the space into a winter wonderland. See you under the kissing ball! 😘
Kick off the festive season with Christmas at Pickford’s House this Saturday 🎄✨
Step into Pickford’s House for a fairy-tale day of festive fun and games for all the family, with Pinocchio-themed activities!
Book your place: derbymuseums.org/event/chris…
📸: Kate Lowe Photography
ALT A boy wearing a Christmas jumper is making biscuits in the kitchens at Pickford's house.
ALT A lady is making mulled wine on the stove within the kitchens of Pickford's House.
ALT Two boys wearing Christmas jumpers are making biscuits in the kitchens at Pickford's house.
Pickford's House will be closed all day on Saturday 28th October for a wedding.
If you're interested in holding a private event here, find out more: derbymuseums.org/pickfords-h…
📸 Image © Oliver Taylor Photography
Calling all Georgian history fans, The Georgian Derbyshire Festival is back!
Join us on 7 October for 'The People of Pickford’s House – Make, Create and Explore.' Meet the people, explore the history of the house and the wonderful exhibitions it holds: ow.ly/yEOK50PIhj4
Meet the Local Defence Volunteers @PickfordsHouse, learn about the Second World War in this 1940s re-enactment presented in partnership with The Derbyshire Living History Society
📅30 September
Find out more: ow.ly/7bZv50PAgyT
Image©The Derbyshire Living History Society.
Looking for a creative family-friendly activity? 🎨🖌️
Join us for a Tinselling Workshop at Pickford's House inspired by The Tiny World of Toy Theatres and the work of ‘The Last Tinseller’ Joseph Hope Williams!
📅 19 August
Find out more here: ow.ly/qNxY50PvVvi
We had a great time at Dr Johnson’s wedding re-enactment event at Pickford's House on Saturday 💍🎉
The wedding breakfast took place under the loggia 🥂
Presented in partnership with The Charles Edward Stuart Society.
Join us next year for this annual event!
ALT Five people are stood outside the doorway of Pickford's House Georgian museum. The people are dressed in period costume, ready for a wedding celebration.
ALT A group of people are sat under the loggia (outdoor corridor) at the back of Pickford's House Georgian museum. The people are in period costume, ready for a wedding celebration.
☮️ Last chance to see The Peacock Revolution exhibition before it closes on Saturday 6 May. Thanks to Peter Feely from Derby for sharing his private collection of men's clothing from famous boutiques in London from 1966-1970.
👉 bit.ly/DMPeacockRevolution
📸 Image: @VicPictoria
📺 Fans of the TV programme Antiques Road Trip can catch The Tiny World of Toy Theatre exhibition on BBC1 today 3.45pm, where they head to Pickford's House to see our collection of Victorian toys.
Missed the episode, catch up on BBC iPlayer bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b…
#TuesdayThoughts “One should either be a work of art or wear a work of art” - Oscar Wilde
Like these fantastic threads by Granny Takes A Trip.
👉 Check out The Peacock Revolution: Men’s Fashion from 1966-1970 bit.ly/DMPeacockRevolution
📸 Image: Pictoria Pictures
ALT “One should either be a work of art or wear a work of art” - Oscar Wilde quote orange text on olive background
ALT Close up of flowery mens clothing from the 1970s
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⛔ Pickford's House will be closed from 2pm on Thursday 9 February for a private event. We will reopen as usual the following day.
We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.
📸 Image © Oliver Taylor Photography
#OnThisDay 30 January 1969, the Beatles performed an impromptu concert from the rooftop of their Apple Corps headquarters in London.
Step back in time with the incredible men's fashion of that era at The Peacock Revolution exhibition.
👉 Find out more: bit.ly/DMPeacockRevolution
✨Christmas might be over, but there’s still some sparkle at Pickford’s House in the Tiny World of Toy Theatre collection. Learn how toy theatres were made with films showing artists and tinsellers at work.
👉 bit.ly/DMTinyWorldOfToyTheat…
📸 Oliver Taylor Photography
🐭 Last chance to bring the family along to Cinderella’s Mice Trail at Pickford’s House before they scuttle back to their homes.
Will Morgan, Emily or Digby Mouse hide in the kitchen, dining room or in one of our exhibitions?
👉 Find out more: bit.ly/DMCinderellaMiceTrail
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#DidYouKnow The kipper tie was created by someone called Michael Fish! 👔
This iconic fashion item of the ‘Swinging Sixties’ can be found at The Peacock Revolution exhibition at Pickford’s House.
👉 Find out more: bit.ly/DMPeacockRevolution
📸 Image: @VicPictoria
