Friday comes around so quickly doesn't it? It has been very warm for the last few days, gardening has been done, walks have been taken, sitting in the garden reading in the afternoons has been enjoyed. Not much rain over night but it is very, very windy today which I'm not very keen on. It's howling around the house as it does during a late Autumn gale.
Anyway, as its Friday here are five photos from our visit last June to Beamish Museum in County Durham. I thought I'd just quickly show you five modes of transport.
Tram - in the good old days before social distancing became so necessary.
Cycle - Penny Farthing or Ordinary
Bus - we took a ride on this bus as well as the tram above.
Horse and Cart
Steam Train - sorry its a bit fuzzy! We took a ride on this train too and imagined how the first people to ride on them must have felt - fear, danger, excitment? A glimpse into the future?
I worry about Museums (and Libraries, Art Galleries and Theatres too). How will they cope in the future? How are they coping now? Many are reliant on visitor numbers and entrance fees. Sales in shops and cafes. Sales of tickets for special events and exhibitions. Funding and support from overstretched local councils. I worked in Museums for over twenty years so have a personal interest. They have had ups and downs over the years let's hope they can survive. I look forward to being able to visit them again as they are good for both mind and soul.
