BRAS and bloomers are among artefacts being revealed at a rather saucy exhibition.

Droitwich Spa Library, in Victoria Square, is playing host to the Undercover Story tour.

The display, organised by Worcestershire County Museum, follows the fashions in women's underwear from 1850 to the present day.

Brief information panels are teamed with original period costume including Victorian white cotton drawers and 1940s rayon knickers.

Exhibition designer Emma House said: "I'm delighted with the response we have received from the public.

"The comments book is full of interesting observations either from older generations, who remember some of the styles, or younger people who cannot believe what their predecessors had to endure.

"It's a unique opportunity to see how radically things have changed over the last 150 years and how much easier it is for us today with less rigidly structured and more streamlined garments."

Visitors are even given the opportunity to try on replica items.

REVEALING THE PAST: Librarian Val Booler gets to grips with a frilly undergarment.