WELCOME TO BEAMISH

Filmed in September 2019 this is a short, introductory film about some of the many wonderful things to see and do at BEAMISH, The Living Museum of the North.

[@eliotreader8220]

it is lovely seeing how polite the lady engine driver was to the visitors

[@michaeljameskerrigan]

With reference to the lady engine driver; She was indeed both informative and a delight to listen to and observe during her duty as a employee at the Beamish Museum. She delivered her knowledge with enthusiasm and with respect to the history and fascination we all appreciated during our visit. What a wonderful experience.

[@derekantill3721]

I learnt how to do sums in £ s d at school, and Beamish certainly brings back memories.

[@robnewman6101]

A Rural Policeman was assigned to a village and a special house was provided for Lodging. They tended to integrate better within the community and became trusted and popular.

[@michaeljameskerrigan]

If only we could incorporate our current constabulary to adopt the same attitude into society. But it's a fast changing world. So divorced from how things used to be in the 'old days' when a local constable used to ply his beat; knock on doors to make sure everyone was secure. All gone.

[@robnewman6101]

Thanks.

[@yungtao]

NICE and sweet memory. Thank you.

[@michaeljameskerrigan]

Thank you for your comment. This little film was made from love and appreciation of the people who bring this wonderful museum to life. Am looking forward to making more films about Beamish just as soon as this dreadful virus has been beaten.

[@eliotreader8220]

I wonder how much coal they use every time they have the working replica in steam. my Granny told what it took to keep a coal fire going in her front room back when she was younger. I remember her talking about the time she went to Crewe on a steam train

[@robnewman6101]

On some of the other videos of Beamish, I have seen a Local Policeman Constable.

[@davidjackson1890]

Fantastic day out

[@robnewman6101]

A Law Enforcement Officer riding past on his bicycle.

[@robnewman6101]

I have the Hardback DORLING KINDERSLEY DK EYEWITNESS GUIDES Book of TRAIN. Discover the story of railways - from the days of steam to the high - speed, sophisticated trains of today. In association with THE NATIONAL RAILWAY MUSEUM.

[@coxhoe789]

i learnd how to do this in school pounds shillings and pence and had forgot all about it until now i went to cornthforth primary school

[@michaeljameskerrigan]

Thanks for your comment! Yes, being in my seventies now, pounds, shillings and pence was the norm until the UK opted for decimalisation on Monday 15th February 1971. At that time I was a one man operator/bus driver with Leeds City Transport - with all the associated confusion I had to contend with in helping my passengers get to grips with it all! What a mad few months that was before we all got used to the new system!

[@michaeljameskerrigan]

"It's worth a bob or two" used to be a common acknowledgment that something of value was worth the purchase price. A shilling was worth 12 pennies. Two Shilling equalled 24 pennies. A Two Shilling piece was worth the same and was called a 'Bob'. A minted 'crown' was worth five shillings and half of its value was minted and recognised and known as a 'half crown'. And then there was the division of pennies. Ha'pennies or half-pennies were the lowest common denominator of the British sterling system for many years before it was retired prior to the proceeding decimalisation in the 1970's. Back in 1958 Two 'Bob' would buy you two pints of Mild and a fish and chips with sixpence change. Here's a question: Just as the famous 'Penny' featured the current Royal Assent on the primary facia of a coin and Britannia on the obverse, what was depicted on a half-penny?

[@coxhoe789]

@@michaeljameskerrigan an old sailing ship

[@exoticozz141]

I went a few weeks ago

[@michaeljameskerrigan]

Here's hoping you'll visit again. Just like me!

[@robnewman6101]

Victorian Era 1837-1901. Edwardian Era 1901-1910.

[@robnewman6101]

VR

[@michaeljameskerrigan]

Thank you.

[@robnewman6101]

You're welcome.

[@thedudeabides5201]

Nice, but you are forced to buy a years membership just to visit once. Even museums can't escape modern marketing.

[@michaeljameskerrigan]

So true. Though it's OK for people living in close proximity to the museum who can take advantage of the option of visiting it as often as they want within the timescale, but for 'us others' - who haven't that facility - it's a bit rich to have to pay such an almost extortionate price just to experience this wonderful museum. So true; it's 'Modern marketing' as you suggest. Thanks DudeAbides.

[@johnsiders7819]

How much is the cost ?? I am planning a vacation around the UK visiting all the mills that will be in steam to see the engines run this would be a good one to see too .

[@geoffdundee]

@@johnsiders7819 ..think its £19.50 per adult...free parking

[@michaeljameskerrigan]

It's a bit of an ask. But in 'Beamishes' defence I think its worth it.