Last week I visited Formby pinewoods to join an organised walk to discover fungi in the pinewoods. Our leader was … More
Month: October 2017
Faster than Sound
Last Saturday marked the 70th anniversary of first super-sonic flight. Charles ‘Chuck’ Yeager joined the US Army Airforce … More
Round Pound Appeal
From 15th October this year, the round £1coin will no longer be legal tender in the UK. I am sure … More
Norfolk Journey: Welney Whooper Swans
And so to the last day of our Norfolk Journey -for this year at least- and we find ourselves back … More
Norfolk Journey: St Margaret Hardley
St Margaret’s church, Hardley is located in the Norfolk Broads, an area located in the east of the county formed … More
Norfolk Journey: St James Castle Acre
Despite being close to the impressive Priory, St James Castle Acre is a large Church not much smaller than the … More
Norfolk Journey: Castle Acre Priory
The priory was founded by William de Warrenne, Earl of Surrey on his land at Acre in Norfolk. The first … More
Norfolk Journey: Castle Acre
William de Warrenne came to England in the army of William the Conqueror and fought at the Battle of Hastings. … More
Norfolk Journey: St Mary, Houghton-on-the-Hill
The church of St Mary at Houghton-on-the -Hill is possibly one of the most important churches in England. In … More
Norfolk Journey: Titchwell
A bright sunny morning so we headed towards the RSPB reserve at Titchwell. Our first stop was at Island … More