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 Ulster Folk and Transport Museum Museum National

Ulster Folk and Transport Museum

 
Description: Cultra, Holywood, Co.Down BT18 0EU Northern Ireland.Tel:+44 (0)2890 428 428

Newest Review: ... the village, you come to the houses of more skilled workers, which invariably get bigger and has more expensive items. A great idea to see how the class system worked!! Wood working and basket weaving were actually being practiced by members of staff using the same tools and was v. interesting to watch. Unfortunately they do not volunteer information to onlookers but have to prodded with ... more

 ... questions. One staff member was even making soda bread and allowing visitors to sample. (Very tasty). I was told that the Folk Museum are planning on opening their own craft shop selling items made on premises using old methods. The village also inclu...more

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gailsrogan
Premium Review Ulster Folk and Transport Museum: door into the past (420 words)
by - written on 29/08/01 (Very useful, 102 readings)
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I recently visited the Folk Museum and what a fascinating experience. For those who don't know, buildings across NI have been preserved/duplicated to match those of a century ago, and has been constructed into a village, which you can wander through, and if you're lucky you will also find members of staff carrying out typical duties. On entering you are given a map which guides you through the village. It begins with labourers cottages, which have 2 bedrooms, and you wonder how they managed to fit the 10 -14 people into them. Continuing through the village, you come to the houses of more skilled workers, which invariably get bigger and has ...  Read the complete review

 

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