The Kings staircase leads into the presence chamber where King George I and II would receive visitors and petitioners. Compared to … More
Month: September 2016
River Walk (2)
Passing under Blackfriars Railway Bridge, where the station is situated on the bridge and was opened in 2012. Sion Hall … More
Naturelog: 9th September
Having a couple of hours to spare after an appointment in central London and having the previous day failed to … More
Naturelog: 8th September
A bright sunny morning saw Keith and I heading for The London wetland Centre. We had two aims – firstly … More
Northumbria Wildlife: Atlantic Puffins (2)
Some more pictures of Puffins taken in the Farne Islands
Kensington Palace (3): Kings Staircase
The Kings Appartments as we see them today are the creation of George I and his son, GeorgeII in the … More
A River Walk (1)
A few hours between meetings in central London gives me the opportunity for a walk along the north side … More
Speckled Wood
This common butterfly of gardens and parks is perhaps one of the most recognised as it has two broods a … More
Statues and Monuments: Henry Havelock
Henry Havelock was born near Sunderland in 1795, the son of a shipbuilder. He left school in 1813 and went to … More
Northumbrian Wildlife: More Seals
Some more pictures of Grey Seals from the Farne Islands.