We visited Bowes museum at Barnard Castle this morning and were given a tour by a very knowledgeable young lady of the latest exhibition based on Sir Walter Scott's epic Rokeby, which inspired Turner and other painters to visit Teesdale. We also went to see the costume exhibition and I was drawn to the Durham quilts hanging in the work area, and compared them to the ones we have on all the beds in the guest rooms. There was also an exhibition of local artists work for sale and I admired a good likeness of the Durham knocker, but it was too expensive to add to my Durham knocker collection -Dave says I already have a bigger knocker collection than is good for anyone.  It was all rounded off with an excellent sandwich and cake lunch, although it was a shame the shop was shut for stock taking, as I'd have liked to have took something back as I usually do when we visit. There is also a new play area and woodland walk which looked excellent, but as it was raining, we came home to put the washing out on the line and get on with the ironing.

Rokeby ,Teesdale Art and Durham Quilts at Bowes Museum