Beverley's Georgian history explored in exhibition

The exhibition explores what life was like in Beverley in Georgian times

An exhibition featuring exhibits from Georgian times is set to open in Beverley, East Yorkshire.

"Through the Eyes of a Georgian Gentleman" takes inspiration from the work of prominent English diarist John Courtney, who lived in the town from 1734 to 1806.

It also features artefacts and information about what life was like in Beverley at the time.

The free exhibition opens at the town's guildhall on 6 March.

Curator Fiona Jenkinson said: "The Georgian period was a time of great agricultural and industrial change, dominated by class, culture and consumerism.

"Fashion, society, and leisure were key to people like John Courtney, who travelled extensively around England and took part in much of the social life of Beverley, York and London," she said.

"He also spent much time searching for a suitable wife, and his diary is full of accounts of unrequited love, giving us an insight into romance and courting during that time," she added.

Reproductions from William Hogarth's moralistic art series will also be on display.

Councillor Nick Coultish, East Riding of Yorkshire Council's Cabinet member for culture, leisure and tourism, added: "This will be a fascinating exhibition, and promises to be a revelation about the Georgian period in Beverley.

The exhibition runs until 28 June.