John H Amos A steam paddle tug built on the Clyde for the Tees Conservancy. Its main function was towing … 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.
Fitzrovia Chapel (2)
I do love marble and here are some photographs of some of the great variety of types of marble found … More
Norweigan class 21C 376
Named Norweigan, this locomotive arrived at KESR from Oslo in 1971. It was built in Trollhattan in 1919 and … More
Red Hands
Originally posted on Through My Lens:
Australia has a rich Aboriginal heritage, a small part of which is showcased in the Red…
Bodiam Castle
Bodiam Castle was built in 1385 as a protection against French invasion during the 100 years war. It is … More
Naturelog: 18th August
A bright sunny morning found Keith and me at the RSPB Cliffe Pools reserve in North Kent. August can be … More
Fitzrovia Chapel (1)
The Fitzrovia chapel, as it is known today, is from the outside an unassuming brick building in the middle of a … More
Southend Pier (2)
Some more views of Southend Pier … More
Views of Southend
When I was growing up in the east end of London, our holiday was often a day trip to Southend, … More
Kent and East Sussex Railway
Some pictures from a recent visit to the Kent and East Sussex Railway. The Railway line from Robertsbridge to Tenterden … More
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