Museums

Lifesize reconstructions such as a Roman era carpenter's workshop.

Next to the lead coffin and the skeleton was the video of the ghost describing his life.

Is it possible to have an exhibition about Roman life in Britain without including a mosaic?

Verulamium before the Romans.  Pieces of pottery are one of the most frequent Roman era finds.

The museum building is a marvel of architecture and construction.

The scale and majesty of this statue of the Goddess Hathor.

The story of the fish people - Tukano tribe in the amazon.

Such amazing carvings from different parts of the world.

Enjoyed a fabulous 45 minute guided tour of the 200 year old former sugar warehouse.

Really enjoyed the film of the Thames from the coast to the port of London.

Lots of exhibits such as barrels and hoists for moving goods from ship to warehouse.

Model of Henry VIII's royal barge - royalty protected from the bad weather, unlike the rowers.

This landscape with trees and cattle was painted by Josephine Bowes

1860s Japanese palanquin or norimono, purchased in France by John Bowes

Just imagine living in a house with such elegant furniture.  Would you be brave enough to sit down?

18th century English porcelain.  The incredible skill of the people who hand painted these items.

On the river Yare.

Roman history exhibits include a chariot ride simulation.

A whole gallery of preserved animals.

View from outside the museum.

Steam tractor lovely to have the boiler etc open so that visitors can look inside.

Water powered saw mill - carbon neutral before eco friendly came into fashion.

Recreation of an 18th century Highland village.  People working on building more exhibits.

It must be so hard grinding corn by hand instead of via a windmill.