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Month: November 2016

Signs of passing autumn

One of the signs that we are passing from autumn into winter is the arrival in the garden of flocks … More

Ring-Necked Parakeet

All aboard the Waverley (6): Under Tower Bridge

And so as Tower Bridge rises we make our way under this iconic London bridge to enter into the Pool … More

River Thames, Tower Bridge

Statues and Monuments: Sir William S Gilbert

William S Gilbert was born in London in November 1836. His father was a naval surgeon and author and for … More

statues and memorials in London, William S Gilbert

Hampton Court (4): Wiliam III’s apartments

The accession to the throne of William III saw a programme of new royal building works including the building of … More

Hampton Court, William III

The Akkadian Empire (2)

By 2300 BCE, Sargon’s Empire stretched from the Eastern Mediterranean (modern day Lebanon, Syria and south-east Turkey) through the fertile … More

Akkadians

White-naped Crane

The White-naped Crane comes from Mongolia and SE Russia and is listed as a vulnerable species due to habitat destruction. … More

London Wetland Centre, White-naped Crane

All aboard the Waverley (6): To Tower Bridge

  Leaving Docklands we approach the end of our journey. In the distance can be seen the buildings of the … More

River Thames

Sunset over London Wetland Centre

As the afternoon drew on during our recent trip to London Wetland Centre we were treated to some wonderful skies … More

London Wetland Centre, Sunset

Hampton Court (3): Tudor State Appartments

The highlight of the remaining Tudor State apartments is undoubtedly the Great Hall. Next to the Great Hall is the … More

Hampton Court, Tudor Appartments

The Akkadian Empire (1)

Over the preceding years the fortunes of individual cities had waxed and waned. As one and then another gained a … More

Akkadians, Sargon the Great

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