The Swan Nebula

Originally posted in July 2013 Sometimes it is difficult to see how a nebula or other body got its name … More

6023 King Edward II in steam

Originally posted in July 2013 Was great to be back at Didcot Railway Centre to see 6023 King Edward II … More

originally posted in July 2013 I think one of the most amazing things is the way that things have survived … More

originally posted in July 2013 It was amazing to walk down the streets just as those Romans did in … More

Originally posted in July 2013 Went to see the British Museum Pompeii and Herculaneum exhibition over the weekend. It was … More

Was videoing the feeder at Bough Beech and managed to extract this set of stills of a Blue Tit landing … More

Some more pictures of 4464 Bittern at the Mid-Hants Railway spring gala

It was fitting that 4464 Bittern should return to Mid-Hants railway since she was restored to mainline order at Ropley … More

HMS Warrior had a crew of 705 which comprised three groups – the engineering staff (98), the Royal Marines who … More

HMS Warrior is an unique ship within the history of the Royal Navy. She was launched in 1860, having been … More