And so as Tower Bridge rises we make our way under this iconic London bridge to enter into the Pool … 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: Sir William S Gilbert
William S Gilbert was born in London in November 1836. His father was a naval surgeon and author and for … More
Hampton Court (4): Wiliam III’s apartments
The accession to the throne of William III saw a programme of new royal building works including the building of … More
The Akkadian Empire (2)
By 2300 BCE, Sargon’s Empire stretched from the Eastern Mediterranean (modern day Lebanon, Syria and south-east Turkey) through the fertile … More
White-naped Crane
The White-naped Crane comes from Mongolia and SE Russia and is listed as a vulnerable species due to habitat destruction. … More
All aboard the Waverley (6): To Tower Bridge
Leaving Docklands we approach the end of our journey. In the distance can be seen the buildings of the … More
Sunset over London Wetland Centre
As the afternoon drew on during our recent trip to London Wetland Centre we were treated to some wonderful skies … More
Hampton Court (3): Tudor State Appartments
The highlight of the remaining Tudor State apartments is undoubtedly the Great Hall. Next to the Great Hall is the … More
The Akkadian Empire (1)
Over the preceding years the fortunes of individual cities had waxed and waned. As one and then another gained a … More
Bluebell Railway: Giants of Steam (3): 8F 48624
48624 was built at Ashford in Kent and entered service in 1943. Its service was on heavy goods trains and … More
