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The New Mrs Davidson
About
Join Becks Skinner at Muncaster Castle on Tuesday 19 May for a fascinating talk.
Inspired by a Wedding Dress from 1911, within The Beacon Museum Collection, Becks Skinner set herself the challenge of making a 'going away' outfit from the period, using her 1905 Frister and Rossman Sewing Machine and learning historical hand sewing techniques.
This talk explores the research behind the project, as we look for traces of the bride, Mrs Davidson, through the records left during her lifetime in Whitehaven, Egremont and St Bees. It delves into the fashions of the era and what life was like during this period. This talk has been developed thanks to funding from Arts Council England.
You may have seen Becks in the castle during her sewing days with us in 2025.
Opening Times
| Season (19 May 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Tuesday | 18:30 | - 20:00 |
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
Please come to our Church Gate entrance to park. This can be found approximately 1/3 of a mile south of our main car park along the A595.
Public Transport Directions
Muncaster can also be accessed via public transport. Northern Rail operates the Cumbrian Coast railway line; our closest station is Ravenglass for Eskdale. Stagecoach operates the 7 and X7 bus routes between Whitehaven and Barrow which stop at our main car park, as well as Ravenglass Railway Station.
If you are coming on foot from Ravenglass, there are two routes. The simplest route is via the main road which is about a mile with a pavement all the way and will take 20-30 minutes. Alternative follow the Eskdale Trail cycle route, which will take you past the Roman Bath House and through delightful scenery, but takes between 30 and 40 minutes to walk and may be muddy in places.
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