Britain's What's On Event Guide
The House of Worth in Bourne - 200 years Anniversary Preparation
Heritage Open Day: Learn about the 200 year anniversary. “The House of Worth†was the very first fashion brand and a huge success, dressing European royalty (including Queen Victoria) and rich ladies from across the world in spectacular and very expensive clothes. Wake House is the birthplace of Charles Frederick Worth, The Father of Haute Couture.
After moving from rural Lincolnshire, he founded his innovative and very successful business in the centre of Paris for customers with very deep pockets. There will be free guided (or self-guided) tours of Wake House, also displays of Charles F Worth’s creations and information about his life and career.
October 2025 is the 200th Anniversary of his birth in (what is now) Wake House.
After moving from rural Lincolnshire, he founded his innovative and very successful business in the centre of Paris for customers with very deep pockets. There will be free guided (or self-guided) tours of Wake House, also displays of Charles F Worth’s creations and information about his life and career.
October 2025 is the 200th Anniversary of his birth in (what is now) Wake House.
Saturday 20 September
Wake House, 41 North Street, Bourne, Lincolnshire PE10 9AE
Sat 20 Sep:1000-1600; Free Entry.
Spread the word
Similar Current Events
Worth 200 Lectures Charles Frederick Worth the Architect of Modern Fashion
Saturday 20 September Abbey Church Hall, Church Walk, Bourne
Saturday 20 September Abbey Church Hall, Church Walk, Bourne