大象传媒

Explore the 大象传媒
This page has been archived and is no longer updated. Find out more about page archiving.


Accessibility help
Text only
大象传媒 Homepage
大象传媒 Radio
Woman's Hour - Weekdays 10-11am, Saturdays 4-5pm
Listen online to Radio 4


Contact Us

Like this page?
Send it to a friend!

historyarchive
The Peacock Dress Tuesday 20 January 2004
Just over a hundred years ago, an event took place in India that was described by one onlooker as 'the grandest pageant in history'.

It was the 1903 Delhi Durbar, held to celebrate the coronation of King Edward VII, organised by the Viceroy of India, Lord Curzon.
At the ball held after the Durbar, Lady Mary Curzon stole the show, in a silver and gold dress in a peacock feather design. This Peacock Dress, as it's become known, is kept at the Curzon family seat, Kedleston Hall in Derbyshire.
Clare Jenkins has been to see it, and to find out more about the life of its glamorous wearer.



Disclaimer
The 大象传媒 is not responsible for the content of external websites.
Recent items听about听
23 March 2010: Eleanor Rathbone
10 Feb 2010: Women in the bible
More items in the History + Science Archive
Listen

Latest programme
Listen again to previous programmes
Listen Again
Previous programmes

What will sway your vote?

Retired? Downsizing? Moving home to be nearer the kids?

We'd like to hear your stories about moving house





About the 大象传媒 | Help | Terms of Use | Privacy & Cookies Policy