tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post4320023190192474933..comments2024-03-28T13:00:19.040+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: M is for Museums and Art Galleries … Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-34798134117276221882015-05-12T17:09:31.740+01:002015-05-12T17:09:31.740+01:00@ Julie - the Witchcraft Museum has taken people&#...@ Julie - the Witchcraft Museum has taken people's fancy for a visit - and is most certainly unique. I haven't been but suspect I should go! There are lots of others I need to visit too .. <br /><br />@ KAT - Cornwall is an interesting area and one, I might not have lived in, but am aware about a lot of things ... hence my happiness in writing about them. <br /><br />Thank you - I don't even live in the County ... but am chuffed with your comment...<br /><br />@ J - yes plenty of museums and art galleries, and I didn't touch sides and forgot some!<br /><br />Cheers to you three - sorry it's taken me so long to come back .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-38584308856727855332015-04-24T16:04:20.334+01:002015-04-24T16:04:20.334+01:00Amazing how many different types of museums there ...Amazing how many different types of museums there are, isn't it? J Lenni Dornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961335286982498158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-19473081242249343402015-04-21T17:12:55.012+01:002015-04-21T17:12:55.012+01:00I am always amazed at all the information you know...I am always amazed at all the information you know. If you are not a professional tour guide you should be one and your town council should hire you to promote their tourism.Kathryn Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07755466843555856661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-89715361126036310872015-04-18T09:25:09.454+01:002015-04-18T09:25:09.454+01:00What a wonderful variety of museums to choose from...What a wonderful variety of museums to choose from! If I only had time to visit one, I'd probably choose the Witchcraft Museum, as it seems truly unique. Thanks Hilary! <br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-81192788477594106822015-04-17T21:06:46.009+01:002015-04-17T21:06:46.009+01:00@ Sophie - that's great you'll refer back ...@ Sophie - that's great you'll refer back to this post and definitely visit local museums and galleries .. <br /><br />The Witchcraft Museum does sound 'fascinating' .. not sure I fancy it! But no doubt sometime I'll get to check it out .. <br /><br />Interesting about your Egyptology fascination - have you been to the Petrie Museum at UCL London .. ? I've posted about it .. <br /><br />@ Danielle - folk museum for you .. it is an interesting decision isn't it .. <br /><br />@ Monti - I hope one day you can get over to visit and see some of these .. witches et al!<br /><br />@ Michelle - yes that's true in Cornwall .. and is a real treat .. <br /><br />@ Mark - have you visited the witchcraft museum .. interesting what you say about it .. weird, but interesting .. I hope you can get across to visit Cornwall again sometime .. <br /><br />@ Deniz - thanks so much .. no worries about Emily Hobhouse - at least she's in your 'ken' now .. and perhaps you'll have a chance to learn more .. <br /><br />Cheers and thanks so much for visiting and for your interesting comments - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-63995315222838223452015-04-17T14:32:49.351+01:002015-04-17T14:32:49.351+01:00Really enjoying your posts, Hilary. Ashamed to say...Really enjoying your posts, Hilary. Ashamed to say I didn't know about Emily Hobhouse. Must add that book to my wishlist!Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-27936302293531341422015-04-16T21:25:14.754+01:002015-04-16T21:25:14.754+01:00The withcraft museum at Boscastle is the only one ...The withcraft museum at Boscastle is the only one of these I've visited. It's weird, but interesting. One day I'll get round to visiting some of the others.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09165924940988488163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-13507570366771666692015-04-16T17:26:17.331+01:002015-04-16T17:26:17.331+01:00Lots of museums to choose from... a real treat for...Lots of museums to choose from... a real treat for visitors/art lovers!Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-11873271252497498412015-04-16T17:13:09.817+01:002015-04-16T17:13:09.817+01:00What fun it would be to have the time to visit so ...What fun it would be to have the time to visit so many museums! The witches sounds fascinating!Notes Along the Way with Mary Montague Sikeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17417679983279135001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-53315812546918438412015-04-16T16:16:45.484+01:002015-04-16T16:16:45.484+01:00It would be hard to pick which one to go to first!...It would be hard to pick which one to go to first! I think I'd go with the folk museum.Danielle L Zecherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01492742250595537348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-78218549237835649162015-04-16T09:12:06.293+01:002015-04-16T09:12:06.293+01:00Whenever I'm in an area, I like to visit local...Whenever I'm in an area, I like to visit local museums and galleries and this is a fantastic list, most of which I haven't visited, so next time I'm in Cornwall...<br /><br />And Boscastle Museum of Witchcraft - one hell of an interesting, but somewhat creepy place, but then I find Egyptology fascinating and I get creeped out by the mummies at the British Museum too, so just call me contrary! :)<br />Sophie Duncanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14768033409563305140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-21029393613894906702015-04-16T07:43:07.918+01:002015-04-16T07:43:07.918+01:00@ Jess – yes there do seem to be specific ones for...@ Jess – yes there do seem to be specific ones for the area – but I guess that’s logical … Witchcraft for you too … so interesting finding everyone fascinated by that museum.<br /><br />@ Joanne – yes, that’s the salient point isn’t it ... plenty to do if it rains. Witchcraft for you too .. <br /><br />@ Lynda – yes, I believe you could spend a lot of time in Cornwall ..you’re right … <br /><br />@ LD – yes .. another one who needs lots of time in Cornwall visiting things … <br /><br />@ Kern – lots on offer isn’t there … I don’t know how anyone of us chooses … but it’s a fascinating part of the world. Another witchcraft visitor … and that’s wonderful – I hope you can get over sometime and see Cornwall .. <br /><br />Cheers everyone – thanks so much for the visits – Museums seem to be a successful “M” choice .. Hilary<br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-88286182821244313672015-04-16T07:42:35.270+01:002015-04-16T07:42:35.270+01:00@ Sharon – yes there is lots to do in Cornwall – I...@ Sharon – yes there is lots to do in Cornwall – I’m glad you’d visit the Telegraph Museum .. it’s lovely down there. Witchcraft for you too .. I gather it is creepy!<br /><br />@ Janice – life does rather tick on when doing the A-Z .. but it’s good to see you and I hope your time with the family over Easter has been fun and happy. Falmouth … is a delightful town and harbour … and lots to do there .. <br /><br />It’s been lovely being able to support Jenny when she comes over from Vancouver Island to do her research at Kew and Cornwall and see our relatives together … <br /><br />@ Beste – I feel we might all feel the same way – the time and the means to visit places that call to us .. <br /><br />@ Jeffrey – delighted you were able to pick three that interested you – different to the other readers … and yes, I’ll happily sign you up!<br /><br />@ Susan – plethora is a good word and deciding would probably be the ones you were near to … history, mining and tv culture series prevail … <br /><br />@ Lee – writing up the post somewhat surprised me at what’s on offer .. yet I knew about the museums .. it’s just when you collate the information (or some of it as in this case) it brings home the opportunities; delighted you’ve picked your two .. the witchcraft and then the Wayside Folk museum … and yes understanding how settlers worked and used their tools does allow us an insight into the days of yore … and thank you re the Wow!<br /><br />@ Debbie – I remembered you were down in Fowey and as Nila reminded me about the Literary Centre for Daphne du Maurier in Fowey .. I shall refer to it anon. Interesting to know about its age … 15th century … <br /><br />So pleased you had a lovely few days … it’s gorgeous there .. <br /><br />@ Sara – life does move on in April for us A-Zers … how interesting that you’ll be going down to Cornwall – well that will be great to hear about it anon. I’m so pleased.<br /><br />Jenny has been quite determined to do Emily justice, as she feels she’s been misrepresented … it’s been inspirational being with Jenny, when she gets to visit from Vancouver Island.<br /><br />@ Clarabelle – thank you too re Emily … Jenny has perseverance in her blood. <br /><br />I have to admit I didn’t intend to google for Cornwall’s museums quite like that .. I thought I’d get a list and then could select a few … I guess in a way I did, but had some extra information to go on .. <br /><br />@ Nick – the Museum of Witchcraft is calling everyone! (well nearly …)<br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-30137179976988626092015-04-16T06:43:01.416+01:002015-04-16T06:43:01.416+01:00Holy moly, that's one massive mess of museums!...Holy moly, that's one massive mess of museums! And every single one of them sounds fascinating--how would a person ever choose??? The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic would be at the top of my list, but I don't think there's a museum on the list I wouldn't want to visit. The more I read your posts, the more I want to visit Cornwall!Kern Windwraithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16771591425163484238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-65058810055080597542015-04-16T04:18:54.255+01:002015-04-16T04:18:54.255+01:00Oh, the museums. I could spend weeks and weeks jus...Oh, the museums. I could spend weeks and weeks just wandering through those museums. LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-40433872397499793672015-04-16T02:41:30.183+01:002015-04-16T02:41:30.183+01:00A person could spend a LOT of time in Cornwall :)A person could spend a LOT of time in Cornwall :)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-74583862686903359402015-04-16T00:59:28.552+01:002015-04-16T00:59:28.552+01:00Plenty to see and do if it rains, that's for s...Plenty to see and do if it rains, that's for sure. I want to visit the witchcraft museum. Sounds unique. Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11604494404874408870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-8594746662883421262015-04-16T00:41:23.261+01:002015-04-16T00:41:23.261+01:00M certainly is for Museums! Wow! What a list and s...M certainly is for Museums! Wow! What a list and so many unique ones too. I have lots I would like to visit but- I would like to start with the witchcraft one- as I have never been to a museum that focuses on that subject. Thanks for sharing! :) <br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-52844742609779263882015-04-15T23:18:33.129+01:002015-04-15T23:18:33.129+01:00The Museum of Witchcraft sounds like a good one, b...The Museum of Witchcraft sounds like a good one, but they all sound good. Spoilt for choice!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-26631251558730161612015-04-15T22:08:34.917+01:002015-04-15T22:08:34.917+01:00Emily sounds like an amazing person. I'm happy...Emily sounds like an amazing person. I'm happy someone is working to keep her memory alive :)<br /><br />I never thought to google the museums where I live, but now I will. What a great way to learn about the history of your home town! <br /><br />You can find me here:<br /><a href="http://clarabellerant.com" rel="nofollow">ClarabelleRant</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17180382022177532112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-50714830764120651622015-04-15T21:58:47.628+01:002015-04-15T21:58:47.628+01:00Oh, I am so far behind, but I wanted you to know t...Oh, I am so far behind, but I wanted you to know that on our next trip across the pond, you have convinced me we have to visit Cornwall!<br /><br />I was really touched about this comment re: Emily Hobhouse: "She has largely been forgotten about .. but Jenny (my mother’s cousin) has Emily’s papers and is making sure Emily has due recognition." That's cool, HilarySarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15995684156785464334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-5262221797494670272015-04-15T21:58:14.260+01:002015-04-15T21:58:14.260+01:00Another great post Hilary, thank you :-) We just h...Another great post Hilary, thank you :-) We just had a wonderful few days in our house in Cornwall and yes, there is a small Museum in Fowey - and I mean small! The building it is housed in dates back to 15th Century apparently. I am trying to keep up with your A-Z this year. Debbie- :-) Deborah Barkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17261449936843388583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-70724782919311160312015-04-15T21:42:26.550+01:002015-04-15T21:42:26.550+01:00There is such a collection of museums centered on ...There is such a collection of museums centered on specific areas. I'd never heard of the one dedicated to witchcraft and magic. It is on my list of "must visit" places. The Wayside Folk Museum also captures my interest. There's no better way to understand a people than to see the equipment they used and the products they created.<br /><br />Wow to this compilation, Hilary. I think you might have outdone yourself here.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-27786202977302985152015-04-15T21:27:14.835+01:002015-04-15T21:27:14.835+01:00What a plethora of interesting places. How would d...What a plethora of interesting places. How would decide which to see. So many are dedicated to mining and the history of it. Wish I could visit.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-41423658433962833522015-04-15T20:47:33.198+01:002015-04-15T20:47:33.198+01:00I love museums.
Royal Cornwall Museum, Porthcurno...I love museums. <br />Royal Cornwall Museum, Porthcurno Telegraph Museum and the Cornish Mines and Engines sound particularly interesting. Sign me up!Jeffrey Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.com