By TRAVELER Luxe
Located in northern England, the small town of Durham is often passed over in many travel guides, but it is actually quite remarkable. The town’s open-air living history museum, Beamish Museum, is a place that will enchant anyone who loves history. The museum is designed like a traditional village, primarily showcasing the lives of people in northeastern England during the 18th and 19th centuries. The streets and buildings you see—dentist offices, operating rooms, law firms, cooperatives, newspapers, candy shops, factories, carriage garages, as well as automobile and bicycle workshops—all create the illusion of stepping back in time. Notably, the people walking around the town are dressed in period costumes, traveling by a variety of vintage vehicles such as trams, horse-drawn carriages, or diesel-powered cars.
Standing on the retro streets, you might think you’ve stepped through a time tunnel and returned to 18th-century England. (Image provided by VisitBritain)
In addition, Beamish Museum also features a fish and chips shop that prepares food using traditional coal-fired methods. One type of fish and chips is made in the traditional way and served with beef gravy, while another is prepared in a vegetarian-friendly style. The interior of the shop is adorned with numerous vintage photos and antique tiles, offering a nostalgic and vintage experience for both the mind and the eyes. If you happen to be traveling in England, don’t miss the chance to taste this traditional flavor with a century-old heritage. Beamish Museum’s opening hours in 2013–14 were: summer season from March 23 to November 3, and winter season from November 5 to April 4, 2014.
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Beamish Museum
Phone: +44-191-370-4000
Website: www.beamish.org.uk
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Beamish Museum recreates the life of northeastern England’s residents during the 18th and 19th centuries, resembling a traditional British folk village. (Image provided by VisitBritain)