Originally posted on Stephen Liddell:
There have been lighthouses around the coasts and islands of Great Britain almost as far back…
Month: March 2016
London Churches: St Andrew By The Wardrobe
St Andrew’s Church dates back to the 12th Century. In the 13th century it was associated with Baynards Castle, … More
A brief history of the Fertile Crescent 3000BCE – 570BCE (10)
Nebuchadrezzar was not just a mighty warrior, he was also a patron of cities and a spectacular builder. He … More
Statues and Monuments: Admiral David Beatty
David Beatty was born in 1871 into a family with a strong Army tradition. Despite this at the age of … More
Tower of London (6): Traitors’ Gate
Traitors’ Gate was built by King Edward I in around 1275. It may surprise many visitors to the Tower that … More
Wallcreeping treecreeper
Originally posted on Radnor Bird Blog:
So what`s in a name ? This little fellow has forgotten it`s a TREE creeper and…
The London and South Western Railway
Originally posted on Locksands Life:
As a kid I lived in the south east of England. Of course, back then our…
A brief history of the Fertile Crescent 3000BCE – 570BCE (9)
Once the capital Nineveh had fallen the Assyrians began to withdraw west and moved their capital west to Harran. … More
Statues and Monuments: Temple Bar
The history of Temple Bar dates back to around 1290 when the City of London sought to regulate trade … More
Tower of London (4): The Bell Tower
Once through the entrance towers, you find yourself within a passageway between two sets of walls. Immediately as you enter you … More
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