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Month: March 2020

Naturelog: 30th March

I am lucky to have the Tarn next to where we live and so it has become my daily exercise … More

Egyptian Goose, Grey Wagtail, Tarn

Keeping going

We are pretty much on lockdown now except for trips to the shop, to get food, and walks in the … More

Migrant Hawker

St Marys Portchester

This church was built within the walls of Portchester Castle around 1130. Originally it was intended to be part of … More

Portchester, Portchester Castle, St Marys Portchester

Portchester Castle

A military installation at Portchester dates back to Roman times. Excavations have revealed what was probably a base for the … More

Portchester, Portchester Castle

Naturelog: 3rd March

The morning dawned bright and sunny and I made my way to the north west side of Portsmouth harbour and … More

Kestrel, Portchester, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Harbour

Sparkling Starlings

When I was at Southsea, I saw these Starlings. The combination of the sun and the rain brought out their … More

Starling

Naturelog: 2nd March

A few days in Portsmouth and a chance to explore the large natural harbours that are found in this area … More

Portsmouth, Purple Sandpiper, Southsea

Statues and Monuments: Salisbury War Memorial

The memorial, which stands in front of the Guildhall in the Market square in Salisbury was dedicated in February 1922 … More

Salisbury, Salisbury war Memorial

Statues and Monuments: Henry Fawcett

Henry Fawcett was born in Salisbury in August 1833. He was educated at Kings College School and the University of … More

Henry Fawcett, Salisbury

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