If I were living in the UK now, my plans on constructing a Medieval era living history museum would not make much sense – another museum? Redundant . . . that’s what it would be. They already have some very nice living history museums, using actual historic buildings, not reconstructions. Yesterday I came upon a website for a very nice reclaimed timber frame structure in York, England – being used as a living history museum. Today, another site, Weald and Downland Museum, an open air museum. Using relocated timber frame structures, it seems that they have created a delightful living history museum with activities for all interest levels and ages. One of the items I noted in particular . . . they are teaching timber frame construction, where those serious about learning the trade can build some full size timber frames . . . and then the museum sells the frames to other interested parties. Hmmmmmm – I like that idea! I wonder how many New Mexicans would be interested in that? Oh wait . . . I already know of four or five guys who are chomping at the bit to build a timber frame structure!!! And I think selling them would be easy too. Yeah, I like that idea. Another item on the to-do list! Some of the other activities (there are alot!!!) included leather carving, tile making, pole lathe turning, weaving rush and cane seating, and . . . keeping pigs.
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