Beamish Museum – Co. Durham
You can’t visit Durham and not visit the nearby Beamish Museum. This “living museum” is a superb example of urban and rural life that existed in the early 20th century in N.E England.
We had previously visited some 15 – 20 years ago, when our children were young and it was great to return, a few weeks ago, and remind ourselves how amazing the Beamish is. We were only there for a day and really did not get a chance to see all of the exhibits, but we will most definitely return in the near future.
Below are a few images, including some of the interiors of the houses in the old Victorian town.
Detailed information about The Beamish Museum can be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beamish_Museum
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I love Victorian homes ! The furniture and decoration of that period is exquisite. I have visited a few Victorian homes in the past few years and I would love to see this one ! Thanks for sharing these beautiful photos Jim 🙂
July 3, 2013 at 8:35 pm
Hi Jocelyne and thanks for your comments. You get a real feeling of being back in time in these houses, at the Beamish. Well worth a visit, but a long way for you to come.
July 5, 2013 at 8:45 am
Looks like a great place to visit and get a feel of early British life! Vibrant colors!
June 17, 2013 at 1:17 pm
Many thanks Judy. Inside some the buidings there is an old “smell”, which I imagine would be typical of the odour in a “working class” family house.
June 20, 2013 at 9:58 pm
loved it! a classic feel 🙂
June 15, 2013 at 6:40 am
Many thanks Joshi.
June 15, 2013 at 7:28 pm