Earliest records show that in 1236 The Knights Hospitalier of St John Jerusalem (one of the monastic armed orders charged … 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.
Bluebell Railway: Giants of Steam (1)
A trip down to the Bluebell Railway for the first day of the Giants of Steam weekend. My journey … More
Statues and Monuments: Richard D’Oyly Carte and others
This planter is to be found in Embankment Gardens just behind the Savoy Hotel and Theatre and celebrate’s the … More
All aboard the Waverley (4): Up to Woolwich
As we proceed under Queen Elizabeth II Bridge at Dartford, two strange chimney-like structures are visible on each bank. … More
A fantastic Steam Gala!
Originally posted on Loco Yard:
The Watercress Line’s Autumn Steam Gala 2016 was an excellent three days for those who love…
Grey Heron
The largest and commonest of our breeding Herons in the UK, the Grey Heron is a common sight in most wetland habitats. … More
Statues and Monuments: Walter Beasant
Walter Beasant was born in Portsmouth in August 1836. He was educated at a number of different schools around the … More
Butterfly #44
Originally posted on talainsphotographyblog:
44 A Pearly Crescentspot Butterfly that was at the farm.
All aboard the Waverley (3): Up to Dartford
Leaving Gravesend the PS Waverley makes it’s way up river towards London. The first place we pass is Tilbury Docks, … More
Naturelog: 21st October
Keith and I off to Cliffe, an RSPB reserve in the north Kent Marshes, hoping to catch some autumn migration. … More
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