I came across this interesting piece of artwork above the entrance to a block of flats in West London. I … 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: Millennium Measure
The Millennium Measure stands on the north bank of the Thames not far from London Bridge. It was a gift … More
Some more natives of California
Shortly after posting that excellent picture of Anna’s Hummingbird yesterday, I came across these pictures which if not mistaken were … More
Anna’s Hummingbird #28
Originally posted on talainsphotographyblog:
28 A Male Anna’s Hummingbird.
Do the Easter Island Heads Really Have Bodies?
Originally posted on Michael Bradley – Time Traveler:
By Natalie Wolchover, Life’s Little Mysteries Staff Writer | May 25, 2012 11:00am ET Easter Island…
Statues and Monuments: William T Stead
William Thomas Stead was born in Northumberland in 1849. He was educated at home by his father, a church minister … More
Hampton Court (6): Georgian Palace
After William’s death, the British crown passed to the Hanoverians. The advent of this new royal family saw a decline in … More
Fading of Autumn
The autumn trees in the garden are one of my favourite subjects for photography. This year I didn’t really get around … More
All aboard the Waverley (7): Pool of London
And so to the Pool of London and the end of our journey.
Naturelog: 2nd December
Keith and I are back at the London Wetland Centre in search of the wintering Bitterns which have finally arrived … More
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