How Shemi may have lived.

Cottage doorway  This is how the entrance to Shemi’s cottage may have looked. Describe it.

Cottage doorway  The floor in this cottage was made from pebbles collected from the sea shore and embedded in wet cement. As Shemi’s cottage was so close to the sea he may have had a similar floor.  They used smooth stones to make patterns on the floor.

Inside  What can you see?

Inside  Notice the small window.  There is a wooden settle (sgiw) with a high back near the fire place.  You can also see two wooden cupboards and shelves to hold kitchen equipment.

Kitchen utensils  There are many old artefacts on the table. What do you think they were used for?

Kitchen utensils  There are many old artefacts on the table. What do you think they were used for?  What would be used for light?  What would was used to burn on the fire?  What would Shemi have used to eat his cawl?  What would the round plate have been used for?  Where do you

Water  How do you think Shemi got his water?

What is this? What can you see on the floor? What would Shemi have done with it?

 What was this area used for?  What is hanging down?  Why do you think the wall was brown? (Remember some of Shemi’s habits!) Refer to biography.