Harlots, Housewives and Heroines: A 17th Century History for Girls

Returning to TVO, curator Lucy Worsley explores the lives of memorable women of the 17th century, including writers, actresses and travelers. Fashions from the 1600s show the ever-changing world of women's apparel during the Puritan era of Oliver Cromwell and the court of Charles II. By diving deep into artifacts from their time, Worsley meets the women who took advantage of the tremendous changes and challenged tradition. Women like Nell Gwyn, Aphra Behn and Christian Davies, all of whom displayed attitudes and ambitions beyond their time. …  MORE