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Kent Costume Trust Founded in 1983 the Kent Costume Trust promotes the study of costume and textiles. We arrange lectures, meetings and exhibitions of historic dress in Kent.

The KCT was formed to promote all aspects of costume and associated textiles, and to educate and encourage further knowledge regarding costume. We arrange lectures and meetings and in Kent. We have an extensive collection of authentic costume from the 17 Century onward, which we display at exhibitions, like Rochester Dickens Festival. Registered Charity number: 287939

Lorgnettes - on show at Seaside Museum, Herne Bay as part of Edwardian Promenade costume display
14/06/2026

Lorgnettes - on show at Seaside Museum, Herne Bay as part of Edwardian Promenade costume display

10/06/2026

It's the second week of June which can only mean one thing in - its festival time! The town's has been held annually since 1937 and this year's no different on the 12th-14th (Friday-Sunday). As ever will be taking part, with our wonderful volunteers and The Broadstairs Dickens Declaimers taking center stage - keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram throughout the week for more details!

As for this picture, we think its from the early 1960s, its Dickens House before it became a museum. However, the house was often open to the public even then, our earliest guide book dates back to the 1930s! And just look at those costumes 😍

Normal admission charges apply to the museum, there is no additional charge for the performances. Wider festival details can be found here https://www.broadstairsdickensfestival.co.uk/events

05/06/2026
30/05/2026
On show at the Seaside Museum, Herne Bay - not an Edwardian dress but an apron!
28/05/2026

On show at the Seaside Museum, Herne Bay - not an Edwardian dress but an apron!

26/05/2026
Ready for the opening of an Edwardian costume exhibition at the Seaside Museum, Herne Bay tomorrow!
22/05/2026

Ready for the opening of an Edwardian costume exhibition at the Seaside Museum, Herne Bay tomorrow!

An Edwardian Promenade at the Seaside Museum, Herne Bay, Kent from Saturday!
21/05/2026

An Edwardian Promenade at the Seaside Museum, Herne Bay, Kent from Saturday!

Display coming along at the Seaside Museum in Herne Bay - opening on Saturday
21/05/2026

Display coming along at the Seaside Museum in Herne Bay - opening on Saturday

25/02/2026

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