The fall in northeast England comes with all the wonderful colors you’d expect. I arrived at the beginning of October, so it was great to see the color spectacle happening in real time.
I had packed a good assortment of warm clothes: a beanie, scarf, rain jacket, boots, sweaters, and thermals. Thankfully, it wasn’t as cold as I expected. Even though I experienced rainy days, I was also lucky enough to wander around when it was pleasantly dry. A great contrast to spring.
It’s been good to be back in a familiar setting and environment. I’ve been doing the same things as last time: spinning wool and making tallow candles in the 1800s Pockerley area. I also got some help learning how to knit and visited the 1950s farm, which tells the story of a farm in northeast England during World War II.
In the 1800s, there was no electric light, so when it got dark, it really got dark. Candles and wood fires helped make the old buildings feel cozy and warm. I was issued a jacket and warm thermals by the costume department for the colder days.
Night at the Museum
Halloween is a big thing at Beamish Museum. Unlike daytime, the evening events aren’t so historically accurate spectacles; they feature lots of scares, fire shows, and decorations. The whole museum really goes all out, and visitors must buy separate evening tickets to attend.
I participated in all three Halloween evenings and saw the madness of the museum closing at 16:00, workers decorating the site and putting costumes on, and the museum reopening from 17:00 to 21:00. I dressed as a vampire, pairing a dark cloak with my 1800s costume, and had my face painted at the Regional Resource Centre.
Great fun!
Vastaa