Month: February 2015
Paddington Bear
I recently went to see an exhibition on Paddington bear, which is on at the Museum of London to coincide … More
Goldeneye
This attractive medium sized duck can be found on lakes and coastal waters around Britain during the winter. Although originally … More
45379: Black 5
The Stanier Black 5’s were designed as an all purpose engine for the London Midland and Scottish Railway. 45379 was … More
Tower Bridge 120th Aniiversary
This year marks the 120th Anniversary of the opening of Tower Bridge. In the late 19th century, the city authorities … More
Danger lurks
Amazing video; even the photographer is taken by surprise
Statues and Memorials in London: Memorial to the Women of World War II
This monument which stands in Whitehall to the North of the Cenotaph was unveiled by Queen Elizabeth II in 2005. … More
Views of Parliament Square (1)
Parliament Square sits in the heart of Westminster and may in many ways be regarded as the centre of the … More
Statues and Memorials in London: Cenotaph
Initially the Cenotaph was erected as a temporary structure of wood and plaster as part of the celebrations for the … More
Naturelog: Tuesday 17th February
This morning saw Keith and I on our way to Staines Reservoir on the western edge of London. The reservoir, … More