Category Archives: Museums

A lecture on the daric and walk in the Botanicals

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Suzi

This cold weather has preserved little patches of crisp white snow everywhere, so cycling around outside feels very scenic. Today was a day of crisp fresh air and frozen water. I cycled to the Fitz to attend a talk by … Continue reading →

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Time at the Fitz: Dr Winifred Lamb and the Shahnameh

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Suzi

Darkness creeps in at four o’clock everyday and I really wouldn’t mind hibernating around about now. Yoga was tough on Monday evening – fun at the time but afterwards the aches kick in! We had a new teacher – Paula … Continue reading →

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Lunctime talks at the Fitz

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Suzi

I have had a super week cycling to the FitzWilliam for their lunchtime talks. On Tuesday I went to panel discussion in gallery 3 at the FitzWilliam which focused on sculpture and commerce. Chaired by Tom Flynn the panellists Nick … Continue reading →

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A weekend in Shrewsbury and Ludlow

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Suzi

Tim, Mum and me hired a car and drove up to Shrewsbury on Friday. We’ve found a great place that lets you hire a car for £55 from Friday to Monday which is perfect. On Saturday we drove to Attingham … Continue reading →

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Tea at Pain et Cie and free audio guides at Musée De L’Ancien Eveché

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Suzi

Last day in Grenoble. We went to buy supplies from the food hall Sainte-Claire Les Halles and the outside market. We decided such exertion deserved cake and some we went to Pain et Cie to share a Tarte Tatin and … Continue reading →

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From the Muséum d’histoire naturelle de Grenoble to Le 5

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Suzi

I spent a very pleasant afternoon in the Muséum d’histoire naturelle de Grenoble. Situated in the Jardin des Plantes it is a cool, calm, polished wood, C19th kind of place. Entrance costs €2.20 if you have a job, €1.50 if … Continue reading →

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A return trip to the Musée Dauphinois

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Suzi

I persuaded K to come to the Musée Dauphinois with me and he wasn’t disappointed. We had a great time munching cheese and tomato sandwiches in the courtyard until we spotted some very odd looking birds flying about. It didn’t … Continue reading →

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Musée Dauphinois – an oasis of calm

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Suzi

The Musée Dauphinois was fantastic. The displays were good and some of information in the permanent displays was in English. But what was really unexpected was the building and garden area. There is the most beautiful tranquil courtyard where you … Continue reading →

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Sheltered Grenoble baking in the summer sun

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Suzi

I’m sitting in K’s room by the window and it’s very pleasant. Over the yellow walls and slate roofs I can see tops of mountains peeping over. There is the slightest of breezes but the fan is working overtime to … Continue reading →

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Make the world a better place

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Suzi

After an afternoon spent exploring Grenoble I came across the Bibliothèque d’étude et d’information. The sixth floor of the building is a wonderful library complete with solid wooden tables and those tiny library card drawers which makes you feel you’ve … Continue reading →

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