Today I went to Beamish; The Living Museum of the North.
The car park is huge and at first, there didn't appear to be all that much there...
Looking at the map I was given in main entrance, I realised how large this museum actually was!
So like Crich, I waited for a vintage tram. Busses from around the same era were also available but as the tram arrived first, I caught that instead!
As my friend and I fancied a coffee, we thought it would be best to head towards the town. Once we arrived in the Edwardian town, we noticed everyone was in period dress. It was very realistic!
Before looking around properly, we searched for the Tea Room and very quickly found it.
As usual, I found it difficult deciding what to have so in the end, I went with a sausage and onion gravy sandwich.
YUM!
After lunch and coffee, we investigated the grounds properly! We found this rather large gun...
Can you see me in the wheel?!
The town is incredible. each building is the original building dismantled brick by brick and reassembled brick by brick at Beamish. Amazing!
There was alot to see in the town and so little time to see it in. Lets press on!
The terrace houses were the first point of call.
Round the back was a typical back alley.
Each house had a different story to tell:
Like this Accountants or Lawyers house (I can't remember which it is!).
And this dentists workshop.
The house next door had a flushing toilet and running water. Incredible for its time! Only those with money had houses such as these.
The next house was your typical Edwardian house which appeared to have a servants room.
Down the street, we found the towns stables. We arrived there nicely on time as the 2 stable masters were harnessing 2 horses to a traditional cart.
There was plenty to see around this working stable.
The shops were rather interesting too. Simple yet grand buildings clearly stating what they sold.
They were actual shops too which you could buy all sorts from; sweets, soap, stationary and so much more!
Above the stationary shop was a printers. Large heavy mechanical machinery, Some of which were nearing 150 years old and it still worked! Goes to show how tacky modern technology is as it breaks and then binned.
There was more...!
The automobile workshop (garage to you and me!)
The opticians/chemists. Those glasses look rather peculiar!
The Masons Hall.
And lastly, the bank!
After a long afternoon walking round all the town had to offer, we sat down for a drink in the pub. I had a Curiosity Cola which tastes more like cola than Coca Cola!
Soon it was time to head home leaving the town behind us.
Only for a short while!
