Bell Time Magazine Autumn/Winter 2015 | страница 40

BellTIME BellTIME JOURNEY BACK IN TIME AT NUMBER TWENTY NINE Discover what life was like beyond the elegant doors of Georgian Dublin Get ready to be transported back to Georgian Dublin with a visit to Number Twenty Nine, Dublin’s Georgian House Museum. Magnificently restored by ESB in partnership with the National Museum of Ireland, Number Twenty Nine is the jewel in the crown of Georgian Dublin. Enjoy the history of this elegant house, a perfect time capsule of Dublin home life from 17901820. Discover two worlds under one roof and experience what life was like for the fortunate who lived in the city’s elegant townhouses and the less fortunate who worked in them. Life beneath the stairs Venture into the basement where the servants toiled and get a taste of the hustle and bustle of life below the stairs. Retrace the steps of the scullery maid who laboured long and hard for up to 16 hours daily and was paid a penny a day for her efforts. Listen out for the bells used by the Lady of the House to summon the servants upstairs. Dining with the Georgians Step into a different world as you move upstairs and enter the decorative surrounds of the Dining Room which is elaborately set for dessert - the high point of any Georgian dinner party. 18th Century Entertaining In the elegant Drawing Rooms on the first floor, the scene is set for fashionable visitors to take tea and play card games. The perfect entertaining space, these rooms are lavishly decorated in a most inviting manner. Soak up the opulent atmosphere created by the original plasterwork, marble fireplaces, sparkling chandeliers and the impressive collection of paintings on display. Time to rest Childhood in Georgian Dublin Tucked away in the attic, the children’s quarters reveal what life was like for children growing up in middleclass families. Fascinating teaching aids and toys offer a glimpse into how children were raised and educated within the home. Take a peek into the dollhouses, furnished with unique miniature antiques - a must see for all visitors to Number Twenty Nine. Additional educational resources include: - Introductory film - Interactive Kiosks - Informative storyboards throughout the exhibition - Knowledgeable guides who bring the story of the house to life - Educational worksheets Visitor Information Number Twenty Nine is open from mid -February to midDecember (Closed Good Friday). Visitors can enjoy the exhibition on a self-guided basis, however there are also two daily guided tours provided. The first tour is at 11am and reserved for groups. Groups wishing to avail of this tour must book in advance, by email ([email protected]). The second tour is at 3pm daily. This i 2V&Ɩ2F