We then explored the Farmland Museum. This was
started by a four-year-old boy who, in 1969, found a few ceramic
fragments in his garden. He invited friends to visit his
"museum" and his collection grew. Freinds and neighbours gave
him objects to add to his museum and it soon outgrew his bedroom
and was moved to a shed. And still it grew. Now it is housed in
several buildings!
The orginal collection
The story of the beginning of the museum
This building began life as the refectory of the nunnery. It was used for hundreds of years as a barn.
The original floor is still there
This is what remains of the abbey church. After the dissolution of the monasteries, it was turned into a house with many alterations made over the years. Note the blocked archway and the pillar incorporated into the house.
Detail of above
Detail of above
A hidden pillar within the structure of the house
A few decorations remain
English Heritage chose to partly dismantle the building to show how it has changed over the centuries.
The original doorway into the church on the left, and the doorway into the house on the right
The orginal collection
The story of the beginning of the museum
This building began life as the refectory of the nunnery. It was used for hundreds of years as a barn.
The original floor is still there
This is what remains of the abbey church. After the dissolution of the monasteries, it was turned into a house with many alterations made over the years. Note the blocked archway and the pillar incorporated into the house.
Detail of above
Detail of above
A hidden pillar within the structure of the house
A few decorations remain
English Heritage chose to partly dismantle the building to show how it has changed over the centuries.
The original doorway into the church on the left, and the doorway into the house on the right
It was a
fascinating place to visit.
Although not in our itnerary, Satoshi wanted to go to Ely Cathedral. As it was only a 20 minute drive, we went there. As we took so many pictures there, I have decided to create a separate page for Ely Cathedral. Please click on the "forward" button below to access it.
Although not in our itnerary, Satoshi wanted to go to Ely Cathedral. As it was only a 20 minute drive, we went there. As we took so many pictures there, I have decided to create a separate page for Ely Cathedral. Please click on the "forward" button below to access it.