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The Sixties Seen: Art, Music and Fashion (13th June – 1st November 2009)

Take a trip back to the swinging sixties in the stunning surroundings of Colchester Castle Museum and discover the art, music and fashion of the time. See highlights from this innovative decade and discover just how much design influenced everyday life.

Enjoy beautiful examples of fashion from the new boutiques and young designers of the time with pieces by Biba, Mary Quant and John Stephens. With gorgeous dresses, denim suits, coats, kaftans and more you will love this nostalgic look at some of the most memorable fashion of the time.

Discover the art of the time with fabulous pieces of Op-Art, among others, by Bridget Riley and Victor Vasarely, who influenced textile design and enjoy pieces by Margaret Mellis, John Howlin and more. Not forgetting the music of the time such as The Who and Jimi Hendrix, there will be fan magazines, posters, album covers and much more.

Visit today and have a look back at this striking decade in the beautiful surroundings of Colchester Castle Museum, where 2000 years of history awaits you.

The Sixties Seen will be accompanied by a fabulous special events programme, where there will be something for everyone – so keep a look out!

Free after normal admission fee to Colchester Castle Museum

7 days a week

Mon – Sat 10am – 5pm Sun 11am – 5pm

www.colchestermuseums.org.uk       01206 282939