Today and tomorrow (Friday and Saturday) there’s a chance to see the incredible Platinum Jubilee Pageant costumes created by the Ryde-based UK carnival club, Shademakers.
These amazing creations formed part of the Queen’s Pageant in 2022 for her Platinum Jubilee, bringing media attention from around the world to the Isle of Wight.
See the costumes up close
The brainchild of artistic director, Paul McLaren, and creative director, Sharon George, you’ll be able to get up close to wonder at the incredible craftmanship of the costumes.
It’s all made possible thanks to the hard work of the Shademakers team, which includes Martin Sheaff, Lily George, Amber Rose and Joe Plumb.
Buy the book
Whilst there, you’ll also be able to buy the new book launched this week, The Queen’s Beasts, celebrating this once-in-a-lifetime event.
Postcards and prints are also available for sale.
Where and when
The Pageant costumes will be on display in Department (the former Elizabeth Packs building) on Cross Street Ryde from 10am to 3pm on both Friday (19th) and Saturday (20th).
Department can be found at 29-30 Cross Street, Ryde.
See the Shademakers Website for more information about their work.
