Nostalgia: How south Cumbrians showed their fondness for fashion over the years
The people of south Cumbria have always loved an opportunity to get dressed up for a special occasion. That was evident in 1991 when a fashion show was held at Forum 28 at Barrow in aid of the South Cumbria Dyslexia Association. It raised more than £400 for equipment at Barrow’s new dyslexia centre at Alfred Barrow School, which was due to open that November. MARILYN: Marilyn Midgley steps out in a black leisure suit topped with a black quilted coat at the fashion show in aid of the South Cumbria Dyslexia Association at Forum 28 in 1991 Fashion clothes for the event were supplied b...