The Batlle of Naseby

June 14th 1645 saw a history-changing event. The English Civil War had dragged on for 3 years and neither the … More

Bare-throated Tiger-Heron

Originally posted on Stephen G Hipperson:
We saw a fair number of these Tiger-Herons. This one was standing in a tree, quite…

There were three classes of Passengers on the SS Great Britain Luxury in First Class Comfort in Second Class Not … More

SS Great Britain, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, was the world’s first ocean liner. Launched in 1843 she was the … More

In Bristol for a meeting, but also some time to do a little sightseeing. Arriving at Temple Meads Station, I … More

Originally posted on Tammy Tour Guide:
Vincent Van Gogh – ‘Starry Night over the Rhone’. Paris, Musée d’Orsay. Photo – RMN-Grand Palais/Hervé…

Travelling through London Bridge railway station yesterday I was surprised to see a Spitfire on the concourse. It was part … More

5051 Drysllwyn Castle is an example of the GWR 4-6-0 Castle class, which was an updated version of their earlier … More

As we pass from spring into summer, I thought I would post some pictures of what, to me, is one … More

The Andromeda Galaxy is one of the most photogenic and a subject I return to many times. For more information … More