A bracing walk this morning on the patch as the remnants of Hurricane Gonzalo blow through the UK. Needless to … More
Month: October 2014
Edward Jenner – The greatest man you might never have heard of
Originally posted on Stephen Liddell:
This morning I received my free Flu vaccination and a time when nearly all of us…
Views of Vienna (1)
Vienna is one of my favourite cities. It is not ahrd to imagine yourself transported back to the height of … More
Save Folkestone Harbour Railway Station
Originally posted on Loco Yard:
Folkestone Harbour Station is one of the most historically important stations in the country with it…
Bluebell Railway Cash for Cover Appeal
Originally posted on Loco Yard:
The Bluebell Railway has an incredible collection of rolling stock, some of which have featured previously…
Abbotsbury Swannery (2)
Although the Swannery population is made up of Mute Swans the occasional visitor from outside appears to join the residents. … More
Church Norton
Originally posted on Locksands Life:
Since my sister died, I have been looking through older photos, just in case I find…
Abbotsbury Swannery (1)
The Swannery at Abbotsbury in Dorset was established by Benedictine monks in the 11th century as a farm to produce … More
An interesting journey: Blaenau Ffestiniog-Bala, 1959
Trawling the worldwide web regarding Trawsfynydd and the Branch to Bala, has revealed some interesting snippets of information. One of…
Northe Fort (4)
The final stage in the history of Northe Fort was during the second world war. Both Portland and Weymouth harbours … More
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