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50 years since official opening of LCF at JPS site

Written by
Jane Holt
Published date
11 February 2015

11 February 1965 the London College of Fashion presented ‘the Royal Show’ attended by Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother which acted as the ceremonial opening of London College of Fashion at John Princes Street and celebrated of the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Barrett Street school in 1915.  Events included class demonstrations and a fashion parade.  More images from the LCF College history are held by the LCF Archives.

Fashion parade attended by Queen Mother at LCF JPS 1965

Fashion parade attended by Queen Mother at LCF JPS 1965

Dressmaking class watched by Queen Mother LCF JPS 1965

Dressmaking class watched by Queen Mother LCF JPS 1965.