Robert Scarlett was born in 1496 and became the gravedigger at Peterborough Cathedral. He lived to be 96 years old … More
Author: Pete
I am semi-retired after a career in medical sciences. I now work from home doing independent research and consultancy amongst other things. One advantage of this is that I do have time to indulge my interests including birdwatching, natural history, steam trains and history particularly ancient history.
Naturelog: 17th December
A trip to the Kent coast with Bexley RSPB Group on a misty and cold morning. As we approached the … More
Fined – for Kissing in Public!
Even into the 20th century, some states in the USA had laws making it illegal for couples to kiss in … More
Boston Tea Party
The Tea Act of 1773 imposed a tax on imported tea, designed by the British Government to aid the financial failings … More
Statues and Monuments: Captain James Cook
James Cook was born in November 1728 and joined the Merchant Navy in his teens. He transferred to the Royal Navy in … More
Views of Peterborough Cathedral
Chatham Historic Dockyard: The Ropery
The Ropery in Chatham Dockyard is the only one of 4 original Royal Navy Ropeyards still in operation. Rope has … More
Statues and Monuments: Guards Memorials
The Guards Memorial, situated opposite the Whitehall parade ground, was designed by the sculptor Gilbert Ledward and was erected in … More
Nuthatch
On last weeks trip to Lynford in Norfolk, I had some wonderful views of Nuthatch. In many ways, it resembles and … More
Monochrome moods in Yorkshire
Originally posted on Crosbyman66:
I have had a week without any walks but it has given me the opportunity to…
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