Bonnie Prince Charlie in Derby

Charles Edward Stuart was the grandson of King James II who had been forced to abdicate from the British throne … More

The History of Derby

There is evidence of Pre-historic occupation in the Derby area. The Romans built a fort on the site in 50AD … More

Keith and I were fortunate that as we were exploring the grounds of the church in Snodland, a lady kindly … More

An unpromising weather forecast but Keith and I decided to head off to New Hythe and Leybourne Lakes in search … More

Sometimes also known as the Rose-ringed parakeet, these birds originally from Africa and Asia have become established in the South … More

A Bank Holiday Monday morning visit to the Kent Wildlife Trust reserve at Sevenoaks to look for Little Ringed plover … More

The Stanier Black 5’s were designed as an all purpose engine for the London Midland and Scottish Railway. 45379 was … More

The Canada Goose was originally a native of North America. A few individuals manage to reach the UK naturally each … More

Working at home today with a wonderful view from my study window

Edward was the eldest son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. He ascended to the throne at the age of … More