Friday 24 October 2008

Museum of the History of Science Oxford

Today my husband and I had an afternoon out in Oxford. He wanted to go to the Museum of the History of Science, , and today was the last few days of the Scientific Instrument Society 25th Anniversary Exhibition, I was with him for most of it, before I left though I did take some photos of Sundials and some fantastic ceramics that were used for Drugs Jars.



I went to Blackwells bookshop just across the road. . Much more my thing, but you have to a little bit of give and take! We then met up again and went for a drink in The White Horse, in Broad street, after a lovely glass of wine, we treated ourselves to a meal at Jamie Olivers restaurant, it was fantastic..sorry no photos, just believe me it was brilliant.

12 comments:

  1. don't know if you know that my husband is an historian of science! sounds like a great day!

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  2. Hi Ilva...I certainly didn't know that about your husband!! My husband loved the museum and all the displays. I loved some of it, best bit was meal at Jamies for me :-)

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  3. I would have headed to the bookstore too. I remember seeing it when I was in Oxford but was afraid I wouldn't be able to carry my suitcase if I bought one more thing.

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  4. I'd have loved a day out like that - particularly the pub. There's nothing quite like a British pub, is there?

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  5. Sounds like a great day out!
    I wonder what you had for your meal? I know Jamie visited a restaurant in the mountains above Positano called Donna Rosa and was full of praise for the simple meal.

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  6. I wish I could read sundials. It's nice to know you and hubby can share some cultural pursuits and make it an interesting day.

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  7. Linda - I have to refrain from buying books, I could buy and buy!

    Casalba - there are not many little pubs like The White Horse, small, no machines, Real Ale, wooden pews with cushions, it was great!

    Phivos - Thanks, pleased you enjoyed it.

    Scintilla - We had Vegetarian Antipasto -Olives, grilled veg. cheeses, chilli jam and lovely bread..followed by Feathered Steak, fries and salad, and I had, Bream (whole fish) fries and salad..delicious, wine, and coffee!!

    Ellee - bit of give and take..I don't really like visiting museums, but Arni really enjoyed it, I liked some of it, but he could tell I was getting bored, he didn;t mind me taking myself off to the book shop, gave him more time to study, without thinking he had to rush it all!!

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  8. Oooooh I am with you and Linda on the bookstore1 Sounds wonderful and good on you. I hope to visit it myself sometime.

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  9. Love those ivory sundials! Glad you enjoyed your day out. I'd have joined you at the bookshop, though.

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  10. you went to Jamie Olivers restaurant - so you have to queue for ages? Sounds fab - i might get there one day.....
    busy packing for Lille i'll brig you some cheese - any one in particular?
    love D

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  11. How great that you spent some time together and a day out enjoying neat things...sounds fun!

    Happy weekend, Anne! Blessings to you,
    Melissa

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