For the first time in several years the textile display has been changed. A much admired,  magnificent burgundy court dress, has been painstakingly packed away and in its place is a gentleman’s theme.

Friends of Grossmann House member Holly McNamee said the change of costume is a huge task. “We’re dealing with very old, used clothing,” she said. The clothes taken down are packed away carefully in special storage boxes.

A team of experts carried out the complex task of undressing and redressing wire mannequins in preparation for the open day which will include the opening of cupboards in the drawing room revealing some hidden treasures.