‘No, no, the bell: 'tis time that I were gone’ Comedy of Errors, act IV, scene 2

Washday items included women’s smocks (left) and linen headwear (right) made from linen – bleached (as shown) or unbleached – all available from The Tudor Tailor’s online shop

Ninya visited St Peter’s Church in Nottingham to see the impressive bell commissioned by washerwoman Margery Dubbleday

As seen on screen - short lengths of Tudor Tailor fabrics specially woven for a forthcoming film production are available to buy

Choose a book for the beach from The Tudor Tailor’s range of research resources

Procida’s harbour was the colourful backdrop to Elizabeth Taylor’s appearance as Cleopatra on her barge in the 1963 Hollywood film

Making women’s underwear suitable for the 16th century is straightforward with The Tudor Tailor’s pattern and bleached linen

A short length of light grey russet fabric makes a neat waistcoat for a late 16th century woman

The items of head linen featured in the pattern pack are small enough to pack in cabin luggage and handsew on the beach

Jane enjoyed tours of the Textile Conservation Studios and the Royal School of Needlework at Hampton Court Palace during the Stitched together conference