LUNCHTIME LECTURE – Sophie Oliver ‘What the Dresses Know’
Tue 10 Nov · 13:00
House of Books & Friends
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Sophie Oliver will present a talk titled ‘What the Dresses Know’ as part of the Lunchtime Lecture series at House of Books & Friends. The lecture will focus on women's history of modernism through clothing.
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LUNCHTIME LECTURE – Sophie Oliver ‘What the Dresses Know’ takes place on Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 13:00.
LUNCHTIME LECTURE – Sophie Oliver ‘What the Dresses Know’ is held at House of Books & Friends in Manchester (81 King Street, Manchester, M2 4AH).
The forecast for LUNCHTIME LECTURE – Sophie Oliver ‘What the Dresses Know’ is Clear · 9°C.
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Sophie Oliver will present a talk titled ‘What the Dresses Know’ as part of the Lunchtime Lecture series at House of Books & Friends. The lecture will focus on women's history of modernism through clothing.
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When is LUNCHTIME LECTURE – Sophie Oliver ‘What the Dresses Know’?
LUNCHTIME LECTURE – Sophie Oliver ‘What the Dresses Know’ takes place on Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 13:00.
Where is LUNCHTIME LECTURE – Sophie Oliver ‘What the Dresses Know’ taking place?
LUNCHTIME LECTURE – Sophie Oliver ‘What the Dresses Know’ is held at House of Books & Friends in Manchester (81 King Street, Manchester, M2 4AH).
What will the weather be like at LUNCHTIME LECTURE – Sophie Oliver ‘What the Dresses Know’?
The forecast for LUNCHTIME LECTURE – Sophie Oliver ‘What the Dresses Know’ is Clear · 9°C.
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