A BUG'S LIFE

Way back in the summer when things weren't quite so busy we ventured up to London for a visit to the Natural History Museum. This place is amazing and we have been popping in here on a regular basis for years - there's just so much to see.

This time we chose to spend our time in the Cocoon, an area designated to the study of insects.

There is something intriguing about the rows of pinned beetles and moths; the order that is created and the time taken to place them together which then form patterns and highlight the vivid colours.

The colours of these 'pests' are undeniably beautiful so it's no wonder they have been used throughout history as adornment.

Ellen Terry's beetle wing dress c. 1880

Victorian beetle brooch c. 1870

The architecture in the old part of the museum is stunning too and we often find our gaze wandering upwards at the wonderfully decorated ceilings and hallways.

So if you find yourself in London and you're stuck for something to do head to the Natural History Museum as this place is so inspirational.