Natural History Museum, London

 

 The Natural History Museum in Kensington, London is such an impressive building.

 I managed to pay a quick visit in June 2013 as I was in the area. I don't think I have been inside since school days. Surprisingly admission is still free.

 Lizards on the outer wall

Rows of animals at the top of the building

 The main entrance hall is impressive in its size and brightness. There is the large skeleton of a dinosaur

 Darwin sits at the top of the main stairs,

As I only had limited time my priority was to see the mammals section and in particular to look for those from southeast Asia. The very first animal I saw was an orang utan

 This notice explains how the museum no longer collects skins for displays

A pangolin

 

elephant and tooth of Asiatic elephant

wild boar

Unfortunately the tapir photo is not good

 Rhino and fake horn

Looking down into the main hall

 View of first floor

I had a quick look in the minerals room but didn't have time to spare. I will have to return!

Walking the dogs amongst the wild flowers

Walking Baz, Jake and Oscar - the 3 dogs from the farm - with Janet on 31 May 2013. This is in Somerset. The bluebells were past their best.

 Jake and ramsons (wild garlic)

 There are lots of badger setts in the woods-

   Biscuit time

 orchid above and cowslips below

 Time for a drink and a paddle

ramsons

 

 Oscar trying to pick up a branch

 Jake in the bluebells-

 daisies

Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire

I had some time to spare when in Bradford on Avon, so did a quick tour of the old town. It is a town in Wiltshire, England, and has good examples of architecture from the Saxon, Medieval, Tudor, Georgian and Industrial Revolution periods.

The Masonic hall -

The stunning Tithe Barn was built in the mid 14th century and looks like a church.

 The curved roof trusses are the original timbers

The barn is 168 feet long. The barn is situated just below the Kennet and Avon Canal. This runs from Reading to Bristol and was originally opened in 1810.

Walking through the town -

 

© Liz Price