Period & Historical Costume Hire · Lancashire
Period costume hire — every era, every occasion.
Tudor, Regency, Victorian, Edwardian, 1920s flapper, WW1, WW2 and beyond — hand-finished historical costumes for themed weddings, film & TV, period productions, photoshoots and decade parties across Lancashire and the North West.
Era Depth
From Tudor through WW2 and beyond. Multiple periods per era so we can fit any production.
Authentic Detail
Period-correct fabrics, silhouettes and trims. Camera-ready up close, not just stage-distance fakes.
Custom Sizing
Adult XS–4XL across most eras. Alterations included where the cut allows.
Group Bookings
Themed weddings, period parties, productions — sized for the whole party in one go.
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“If it can be photographed, it can be hired. Real fabrics, period-correct cuts — close enough to camera to hold up.”
Periods We Cover
From Tudor courts to wartime Britain
Tell us the year and the occasion — we’ll suggest period and silhouettes that work.
Tudor & Elizabethan
Court dress, ruffs, doublets, hooped skirts, peasant tunics. 16th-century England, royal court to common village.
Georgian & Regency
Empire-line gowns, frock coats, breeches, bonnets, militia uniforms. Late 1700s to early 1820s.
Victorian
Crinolines, bustles, mourning dress, working-class wool, chimney sweeps, gentlemen’s tailcoats — 1830s–1900.
Edwardian
High-collar blouses, walking suits, parasols, picture hats, three-piece tweed — 1901–1914.
WW1 & Interwar
Service uniforms, nurses, land girls, civilian utility, period workwear — 1914–1939.
1920s & Roaring 20s
Flapper dresses, drop-waist, beaded, feather headbands, dinner suits — speakeasy and Gatsby parties.
WW2 & 1940s
Home Front, Land Army, RAF, ATS, GIs, evacuees, victory rolls and pin curls — full ensemble pieces.
+ More Periods
Medieval. Stuart. Wild West. Ancient Rome & Greece. Egyptian. Tell us your period and the brief.
Who We Costume
Four common use cases
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Themed Weddings
Period weddings, vow renewals, era-themed receptions. Bride, groom and whole wedding party.
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Film & TV
Indie productions, student films, supply-on-demand for established productions. Camera-ready detail.
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Photoshoots
Portrait, editorial, themed family shoots, period engagement sessions. Half-day to full-day rates.
04
Decade Parties
Period parties, charity balls, Gatsby nights, 1940s tea dances. Whole group sized together.
FAQs · Period Costume Hire
The detail people ask first
How period-accurate are the costumes really?
Period-correct silhouettes, fabrics and trims wherever possible. Where authenticity blocks comfort (corsets for full-day weddings, woolens in summer heat), we’ll flag it and offer a sensible compromise.
Can you costume a whole themed wedding party?
Yes — bride, groom, bridesmaids, groomsmen, parents, ushers, the whole guest list if you want. One booking, one collection, one return. Send size sheets six weeks before.
Do you work with film and TV productions?
Yes — student films, indie productions, short-notice supply for larger productions. We can hold for shoot dates and supply with continuity tags. Email production breakdowns and we’ll quote on the same day.
What accessories come with the hire?
Hats, bonnets, gloves, capes, parasols, period jewellery, military insignia, sashes and ranks are all included where the look needs them. Footwear is hire-extra — just ask.
Can you alter a costume to fit?
Yes — hems, waistlines, sleeve lengths and detachable elements are all routine. Bodice work is more involved and discussed case-by-case. Alterations on hires are included where the cut allows.
Which areas do you serve?
Blackpool, the Fylde Coast, Preston, Lancaster, Lytham St Annes, Garstang, Kirkham, Morecambe — and across the North West. UK-wide courier available for productions and weddings further afield.
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Tudor, Regency, Victorian, 1920s, WW2. Themed weddings, film/TV, photoshoots.
Got a period brief?
Tell us the era, the occasion and the headcount — we’ll quote within 24 hours on weekdays.
Costume Hire Across Lancashire
Period costume hire near you
We supply period and historical costume across Lancashire — find your town: Preston, Manchester, Wigan, Lancaster, Lytham St Annes, Chorley.