Bowes Museum

We've been having a few days away in Durham and visited this grand house and museum in Barnard Castle. Purpose built as an art gallery by John Bowes and his wife Josephine Chevalier and opened in 1892, it has a connection to the famous Bowes-Lyon family. It houses a vast collection of art, textiles, silver, porcelain and furniture.

[carol white]

A lovely capture. Fav!! 😀

[Taffy]

What a stunning capture of such a beautiful building.

[KWind]

Wow... such a beautiful building!

[Ann Williams]

Such a magnificent building and the sun is lighting it up.

[Ivan]

Wonderful building...

[Pat Knowles]

Loved this place when we visited. I remember some amazing clock!

[Judith Johnson]

@happypat Yes there was a good display of clocks but did you see the swan? We missed the display at 2 pm but saw the swan and a video of how it moves

[Pat Knowles]

@busylady Yes it's the swan, is that the clock or am I getting muddled up. It's a long time since I went.

[Judith Johnson]

@happypat Yes i think its the swan youre thinking of. I'll post a picture of it another day. Its quite spectacular - it's an automaton.

[Beryl Lloyd]

An amazing building , such intricate architectural features - lovely shot !

[Babs]

Magnificent architecture, what a grand building. Must be a really interesting place to visit.

[Phil Howcroft]

looks very impressive judith and no converging vertical either :) the light is lovely

[wendy frost]

Terrific architecture and a great capture.

[Issi Bannerman]

What an imposing building. Great shot. I've never visited Durham, but hear it's well worth the visit.

[Tony]

Gorgeous structure.

[Helen]

Good composition of this grand looking building