The Millennium Measure stands on the north bank of the Thames not far from London Bridge. It was a gift … 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.
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
Hampton Court (5): Astronomical Clock
The clock, designed by Nicholas Cratzer and built by Nicholas Oursain, was originally installed on the gatehouse to the inner … More
