tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444887571509926414.post5263218319187982817..comments2024-03-14T23:08:08.044-07:00Comments on Nilly Hall: THE CHARM OF SMALL MUSEUMSnillyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09733433402466612700noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444887571509926414.post-78033050638467692872013-08-06T15:38:54.178-07:002013-08-06T15:38:54.178-07:00Yes - and I hate it when they thin out the exhibit...Yes - and I hate it when they thin out the exhibits. I think people, even little ones, love to see lots of items so they can pick out the things that intrigue them - and we should know!nillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09733433402466612700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444887571509926414.post-23276775109686139062013-08-06T15:36:24.006-07:002013-08-06T15:36:24.006-07:00It is always worth looking as many are wonderful -...It is always worth looking as many are wonderful - talking of sea shells, maritime museums are great too. I love the ones in Deal & Ramsgate - and, of course, Hull's is brilliant. Which reminds me - don't miss the Wilberforce House Museum there...<br />I can't stop! nillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09733433402466612700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444887571509926414.post-54225055856466193832013-08-06T15:29:58.297-07:002013-08-06T15:29:58.297-07:00I will remember this - when I've got over the ...I will remember this - when I've got over the shock of my new Windows 8 PC. It doesn't seem quite as user-friendly as my older version and is making me curse!nillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09733433402466612700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444887571509926414.post-31999641005932567592013-08-06T15:21:50.978-07:002013-08-06T15:21:50.978-07:00Sounds as if you are having such a great time in S...Sounds as if you are having such a great time in Spain though. I think it will be family that draws you back "home", not our fusty old museums!nillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09733433402466612700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444887571509926414.post-55270936522314872432013-08-06T15:19:20.623-07:002013-08-06T15:19:20.623-07:00Don't know about that, but when I was little I...Don't know about that, but when I was little I thought my dolls came alive the minute I dropped off to sleep!nillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09733433402466612700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444887571509926414.post-78178415425601802342013-08-06T15:17:57.092-07:002013-08-06T15:17:57.092-07:00I must find out more about museums in the North Ea...I must find out more about museums in the North East - there's a glass museum in Sunderland I believe, and there must be others.nillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09733433402466612700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444887571509926414.post-26171216936681658482013-08-06T15:16:05.179-07:002013-08-06T15:16:05.179-07:00That's my message - "Open your eyes and L...That's my message - "Open your eyes and LOOK!"<br />I'm sure you agree - your mood boards are amazing.nillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09733433402466612700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444887571509926414.post-30638202964752143472013-08-06T15:09:40.771-07:002013-08-06T15:09:40.771-07:00Me too - I love any antique art or craft where the...Me too - I love any antique art or craft where the hand of the maker can be touched!nillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09733433402466612700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444887571509926414.post-50636659105711591212013-08-06T15:07:50.996-07:002013-08-06T15:07:50.996-07:00Speaking as someone "in the trade" I can...Speaking as someone "in the trade" I can reassure you that there are still plenty of obsessive collectors of all sorts of things around - but whether the number of small museums will grow is another matter.nillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09733433402466612700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444887571509926414.post-77872383974232326922013-08-06T15:02:48.365-07:002013-08-06T15:02:48.365-07:00This proves my point! I've NEVER heard of thos...This proves my point! I've NEVER heard of those but they are on my list now.nillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09733433402466612700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444887571509926414.post-58010852315745057402013-08-06T15:01:50.109-07:002013-08-06T15:01:50.109-07:00SW is a good half-way stop for us when travelling ...SW is a good half-way stop for us when travelling South - next time we'll try to see the Fry Art Gallery there. It's a bit tricky as it doesn't open until 2pm.nillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09733433402466612700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444887571509926414.post-37843783385298283432013-08-06T14:58:37.996-07:002013-08-06T14:58:37.996-07:00We find pieces of this on our travels, it's st...We find pieces of this on our travels, it's style could be called a pastiche of much earlier wares but it has a quirky charm.nillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09733433402466612700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444887571509926414.post-64829714397555625862013-08-04T04:16:11.918-07:002013-08-04T04:16:11.918-07:00I haven't been to any of these museums and you...I haven't been to any of these museums and your post fires my intention to explore other parts of the country. I enjoy the particular qualities of small, local museums, so often created with great enthusiasm and love. Ahh, the delights of shell foraging!Share my Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08817611851604816123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444887571509926414.post-27780791230646029622013-08-03T07:57:10.705-07:002013-08-03T07:57:10.705-07:00Nilly, in answer to your question about moving pic...Nilly, in answer to your question about moving pictures... that will be 'gifs' - if you do want a 'how to do it' just let me know, I did a very simple 'how to do it ' for putting videos on for the faerie factory. <br />I'm certainly not a computer wizard but by trial and error I found out how to do it so if I can help, no problem.the woolly doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11539276358660986716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444887571509926414.post-27708165414915131632013-08-01T23:40:55.534-07:002013-08-01T23:40:55.534-07:00What a delightful collection of museums....I know ...What a delightful collection of museums....I know what you mean about "museums from our childhood" with their traditional displays. Nowadays it is very much geared up for interactive displays, which more often than not, are broken from over zealous turning of handles or pressing of buttons. <br />Julie xThe Cloth Shedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06160123563436297753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444887571509926414.post-40423616609925805612013-07-31T08:48:41.457-07:002013-07-31T08:48:41.457-07:00Utterly delightful as ever, Nilly. I too am rather...Utterly delightful as ever, Nilly. I too am rather fond of shelly things and so love that shell museum - but the others are also so fascinating! Thank you for sharing - gosh, you are giving me quite a visiting list for when we eventually make a trip back to Blighty! <br />AxxxArtyZenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12628693178003940118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444887571509926414.post-452235159046801332013-07-30T05:22:03.506-07:002013-07-30T05:22:03.506-07:00~ Ooh I LOVE the shell museum, Nilly! Patrcik has ...~ Ooh I LOVE the shell museum, Nilly! Patrcik has a 'thing' for visiting museums on our travels...I always wonder if like the movie, they come alive after hours...hehe! Hugs Maria xMariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13458369096640059521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444887571509926414.post-55341615441247618722013-07-29T13:45:33.623-07:002013-07-29T13:45:33.623-07:00Another very interesting post. I do love a small m...Another very interesting post. I do love a small museum, sometimes they have the most interesting travelling exhibitions too. The shell museum is drawing me in, I do love a shell! Thanks for sharing your knowledge nilly and the images of you are getting more revealing (if you get my meaning)! Jayne xJaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04551672517126363905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444887571509926414.post-14025111536006373092013-07-29T10:07:49.706-07:002013-07-29T10:07:49.706-07:00Thank you nilly for a really interesting tour, you...Thank you nilly for a really interesting tour, you're right, I don't think a lot of us realise there are so many small museums we can visit, probably as they can't afford to advertise as much and also because we just don't keep our eyes open. x the woolly doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11539276358660986716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444887571509926414.post-59773492098360153232013-07-29T06:46:58.530-07:002013-07-29T06:46:58.530-07:00What a great post....thanks for sharing your adven...What a great post....thanks for sharing your adventure! I love the shell museum, the building itself is wonderful and that's before even going inside. <br />you are right, we all need to help support these small museums so that we can be assured of their continued existance. <br /><br />And those old beaded moccasins.....yes please!!!!!!!Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14764679027145746004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444887571509926414.post-51702828469763515812013-07-29T02:42:14.553-07:002013-07-29T02:42:14.553-07:00Nilly, thanks for your tour of the small museums, ...Nilly, thanks for your tour of the small museums, I really must get myself out and about a bit more. That shell collection is beautiful. I doubt anyone today would even think of starting a collection like that. I'm very grateful that other kind folk have preserved all this history.<br /><br />Jean xxShrimpton and Perfecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11936163290981358252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444887571509926414.post-26543868738813101012013-07-29T01:01:51.639-07:002013-07-29T01:01:51.639-07:00small museums are lovely and quite special aren...small museums are lovely and quite special aren't they? <br />We're lucky enough to have my two all time faves- the Russell Coates Art Gallery & Museum in Bournemouth and The Priests House Museum here in Wimborne. . .oh and the Blandford Fashion Museum in Blandford. . .not only do they all have great exhibits and perfect light, but they all do fab tea and cakes!!ted and bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08420272135724099182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444887571509926414.post-52735001277349596432013-07-29T00:14:37.046-07:002013-07-29T00:14:37.046-07:00Thank you for another great post Nilly. So cross I...Thank you for another great post Nilly. So cross I didn't see the SW museum when I was in that area last year. It looks wonderful. xBusyLizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13496858697767552628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444887571509926414.post-44605240644115465922013-07-28T14:50:32.756-07:002013-07-28T14:50:32.756-07:00We are indeed fortunate to have so many small ecle...We are indeed fortunate to have so many small eclectic museums in this country.<br />I do like a bit of Pargetting and Saffron Walden has some great examples.<br />I thought that I knew my pots but the Castle Hedingham Pottery is new to me.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.com