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Month: February 2016

Flying Scotsman Returns!

Originally posted on Loco Yard:
Today, the world’s most famous steam locomotive, Flying Scotsman, has returned to Steam, at the tune…

Flying Scotsman

An Ol’ Scotsman

Originally posted on Stephen G Hipperson:
Probably the last time I’ll see this old ‘un on a real track under full steam.…

Flying Scotsman

The Return of The Flying Scotsman

Originally posted on Stephen Liddell:
The Flying Scotsman is one of the most famous names in locomotion and with a history…

Flying Scotsman

In celebration of Flying Scotsman

Last week saw the return to active service of the Flying Scotsman. I didn’t have the opportunity to see this … More

Flying Scotsman

Tower of London (3): A Royal Menagerie

As you prepare to enter the Tower across the moat, you pass the remains of the Royal Menagerie. It was … More

Tower of London

London Churches: St Mary Abchurch

St Mary Abchurch Photo by Ben Rimmer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rimski/) Despite its location just off of the main thoroughfare of Cannon Street … More

St Mary Abchurch

Tree Sparrow

  The Tree Sparrow is the smaller and rarer of the two UK species of Sparrows. It is estimated to … More

Tree Sparrow

A brief history of the Fertile Crescent 3000BCE – 570BCE (5)

We left our story around the year 1200 BC with the collapse of the Late Bronze Age civilisations. This was … More

History of the Fertile Crescent

Statues and Monuments: Gift Horse

The  Gift Horse by Hans Haacke is currently on display on the ‘fourth plinth’ in Trafalger Square, It depicts a skeletal … More

statues and memorials in London, Trafalger Square

Tower of London (2)

The moat surrounding the Tower of London was originally built by Henry III as a defensive ditch rather than a … More

Tower of London

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