One freezing afternoon, we decided to visit The British Museum. Walking randomly towards it from Holborn Tube Station, we came across a charming avenue.
Walking on further and round the corner, stood the signature 'You are in England' signposts.
(I mean phone booths)
After going down the wrong way, and coming back a block and down another street, we finally found it, a majestic building - The British Museum.
After going down the wrong way, and coming back a block and down another street, we finally found it, a majestic building - The British Museum.
This building houses treasures from all over the world. I wonder how much of this comes from the riches STOLEN, SNATCHED by the British explorers and rulers from their colonies in the last few centuries. I think they should mention that. It is only fair. And to be equally fair, I will say that every piece has been beautifully installed, preserved and looked after and couldn't possibly be retained in such good condition elsewhere.
As there were numerous rooms, I will be giving you snapshots of my favourites - one country in every post. Pull your kids to the computer.
GREECE
Note: It is illegal to use these photos for commercial purposes.
A statue of Venus
Reconstruction of a section of a Greek building and statues in front of it
Beauty in pieces
Five of the greatest philosophers (Can you guess who are they? 1 Prize for all correct answers)
Cupids in marble
Statue of a Greek woman/goddess
As there were numerous rooms, I will be giving you snapshots of my favourites - one country in every post. Pull your kids to the computer.
GREECE
Note: It is illegal to use these photos for commercial purposes.
A statue of Venus
Reconstruction of a section of a Greek building and statues in front of it
Beauty in pieces
Five of the greatest philosophers (Can you guess who are they? 1 Prize for all correct answers)
Cupids in marble
Statue of a Greek woman/goddess
These were a few of the numerous works of expert craftsmanship capturing beauty not only of beings mythical but also of real people, who once lived, walked the earth and did great things. I do not go into words to describe these for every person has a different perception, different feeling that sprouts when standing in front of these works, looking up at them and wondering, just wondering and absorbing a small fraction of time long gone. I know what mine is. I write it on to a cell in my brain and tuck it away in a small fold of my heart.
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