It is widely believed that the Victorians invented the bathing machine but in fact evidence suggests that they were in … More
Month: June 2015
Dorset Wildlife (2)
Some more pictures from my recent trip to Dorset
Portus: Gateway to Rome (5)
Amongst the other developments during the reign of Trajan was the building of the Therma Della Laterna, a bath complex … More
An unusual plant nursery
We found this boat during our trip to Dorset. Abandoned on the beach at Ferrybridge nature has seen fit to … More
Naturelog: 4th June
After a morning meeting in Blackheath I head off to Greenwich Peninsular Ecology Park to search for dragonflies and to … More
Statues and Memorials: King’s Statue Weymouth
The King’s statue stands on the Esplanade at Weymouth. It is dedicated to King George III, whose took many holidays … More
Dorset Wildlife (1)
Some more pictures from my recent trip to Dorset
Portus: Gateway to Rome (4)
At Portus a number of new projects were undertaken during Trajans port redevelopment. Most notable is the building of the … More
Naturelog: 1st June
The weekly butterfly and dragonfly survey on my local patch. The weather is not ideal as there is a good … More