Whilst Keith and I were in devon we took a cruise around the mouth of the River Dart aboard the … 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.
Statues and Monuments: William of Orange
William was born Prince of Orange in the modern day Netherlands in 1650, his father having died just weeks before … More
Dartmouth Steam Railway (1)
Our journey on the Dartmouth Steam Railway starts at Paignton Station. The line between Torquay and Kingswear was opened in … More
Views of Matera (4)
Some more pictures from the fascinating city of Matera in Southern Italy.
Naturelog: 23rd February
The final full day of our trip to south Devon and we decide not to concentrate wholly on wildlife … More
Naturelog: 22nd February
Our second day in Devon found us exploring the southern part of the county with local birder Mike Langman. Our … More
Naturelog: 21st February
Keith and I have made the journey down to Torbay in Devon for a few days birdwatching. On our first … More
Views of Matera (3)
Some more photos from the amazing town of Matera in southern Italy.
Statues and Monuments: Sir Arthur Sullivan
Arthur Sullivan was born in May 1842, the son of a bandmaster. He composed his first anthem at the age … More
Views of Matera (2)
There are many fine churches in the town of Matera in Southern Italy. … More
