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Birds and trains and history and all of the things that I enjoy

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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.

Norweigan class 21C 376

  Named Norweigan, this locomotive arrived at KESR from Oslo in 1971. It was built in Trollhattan in 1919 and … More

Kent and East Sussex railway

Red Hands

Originally posted on Through My Lens:
Australia has a rich Aboriginal heritage, a small part of which is showcased in the Red…

Australia

Bodiam Castle

  Bodiam Castle was built in 1385 as a protection against French invasion during the 100 years war. It is … More

Bodiam Castle

Naturelog: 18th August

  A bright sunny morning found Keith and me at the RSPB Cliffe Pools reserve in North Kent. August can be … More

Common Blue Butterfly, Common Darter, Holly Blue, Migrant Hawker, Painted Lady, Red Admiral, Red Underwing, RSPB CLiffe, Willow Emerald

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

Fitzrovia Chapel

Southend Pier (2)

Some more views of Southend Pier                             … More

Southend, Southend Pier

Views of Southend

When I was growing up in the east end of London, our holiday was often a day trip to Southend, … More

Southend

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

Kent and East Sussex railway

World Athletics Championships (2)

Sue and I were back at the IAAF World Athletics Championships over the weekend.

IAAF World Athletics Championships

World Athletics Championships (1)

Sue and I went to the World Athletics Championships last night at London’s Olympic Park.

IAAF World Athletics Championships

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