A thought for Paris

My thoughts are with the people of Paris and the congregation of Notre Dame Cathedral this morning as they assess … More

Naturelog: 11th April

Keith and I made a trip to the London Wetland centre in search of spring migrants. Surprisingly, there wasn’t much … More

I love walking along the banks of the River Thames whether in the city itself or the more leafy areas … More

It is interesting that apart from the materials from which they were made the Roman doctor /surgeons instrument kit resembles … More

This image of a doctor’s surgery is taken from a Greek vase made in Athens about 480 to 470 BCE. … More

3650 is a representative of the class 57 shunting engine, which operated on the Great Western Railway. It was built … More

I was pleased to hear our first Blackcap of the year singing in my garden a few evenings ago. The … More

Born in 1782, he was brought up by his Uncle, the Earl of Derby, after his father died the same … More

The Kingston Down brooch dates from between 600 to 625 A.D. This is one of the finest Anglo-Saxon brooches ever … More

Originally posted on Through My Lens:
In late December 2018 I had the privilege of joining a friend of mine for an…