The Butcher in Eltham

Eltham is a small town in South Taranaki

mainly known for its cheese.

However, it is also a very intact town

and there is an awareness that

what they have, in terms of intact

buildings, is extremely important.

There is a movement to save these

treasures, in many cases empty shops.

In this case, I took this Francis Baconish

photo through the window of a butcher's shop.

While no longer in use as such,

the window of the premises has relics in it such

as knives and other instruments

used in the ancient craft of preparing meat.

You might be relieved to know that this carcass

is not real.