Talking HISTORY: Cycles & Knickerbockers
83 Clyde Road, Ilam, Christchurch
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Margaret Lovell-Smith investigates early Christchurch's Dress Reform Debate.
'Votes for Women' was not the only issue being discussed by Canterbury’s feminists of the 1890s. Should women cycle and if so what should they wear, were also topics of debate. Some women were brave enough to abandon their corsets and even wear knickerbocker costumes as they enjoyed the freedom that cycling and this new style of dress gave them.
Margaret Lovell-Smith is a local historian with a particular interest in the nineteenth century women's movement. She is a descendant of Jennie and Will Lovell-Smith who were colleagues and friends of Kate Sheppard.
Tickets must be booked in advance (no door sales).
If you want to explore the Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House visitor experience after the talk, admission charges apply.
Title photo: Christchurch City Library, CCL-KPCD1-IMG0068 - The Atalanta Ladies' Cycling Club by Standish & Preece, ca. 1892
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Limited parking is available on the street, please allow extra time for parking during university term time. Try the University of Canterbury's pay and display Clyde carpark on Arts Road (5 minute walk), or take bus 100 or 120, which both have stops outside on Clyde Road. Please contact us prior to booking if you require accessible parking.
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