Blacksmith's workshop at Wales National Museum

[Ian]

One of the living exhibits at the excellent National Museum of Wales, St Fagans, that shenstone Andy brought myself and MJ224 Mark and Dennis Russ to, and one of the shots I nearly lost after an accidental folder deletion!

Ian

[Bikie John]

There is a similar one at the Ulster Folk Museum (well worth a visit) outside Belfast, complete with working blacksmith and roaring fire. I was very amused to see that when he wanted to light up a ciggie he had to go outside!

John

[Ian]

There is a similar one at the Ulster Folk Museum (well worth a visit) outside Belfast, complete with working blacksmith and roaring fire. I was very amused to see that when he wanted to light up a ciggie he had to go outside!

John

Thanks John - the Saint Fagans site is quite amazing. There is a large and modern visitor centre and the park is full of really interesting things, including many historic buildings that were relocated to avoid destruction through development and other reasons. It's also free to enter, although the car park isn't free.

Ian

[Dennis Russ]

Excellent image Ian...Far Better than mine. Well Done. Not had much time lately to sort through my images, but will do soon.

[MJ224]

Good shot, it is not the easiest to do well with...

[sapper]

Lovely detail Ian.

[Bikie John]

Thanks John - the Saint Fagans site is quite amazing. There is a large and modern visitor centre and the park is full of really interesting things, including many historic buildings that were relocated to avoid destruction through development and other reasons. It's also free to enter, although the car park isn't free.

Ian

It sounds similar to its Ulster counterpart - https://www.ulsterfolkmuseum.org/ - although you have to pay for that one. Interestingly, if you can show that you got there by public transport you get a worthwhile discount. Public transport access is easy because it is close to a railway station on Belfast's suburban network. it is also close to the Ulster Transport Museum. When we went, around 10 years ago, we got in on a joint ticket and both were very interesting. They seem to have fallen out now and you have to get separate tickets for each.

I would recommend a visit if you are over there.

John

[Olybirder]

Now, that's what I call a vice! A lovely detailed shot Ian.

Ron