Originally posted on Steve's Narrow Gauge Railway Adventure:
Recently, I joined the Norfolk and Suffolk Narrow Gauge Modellers for a day out on the…
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.
Signs of passing autumn
One of the signs that we are passing from autumn into winter is the arrival in the garden of flocks … More
All aboard the Waverley (6): Under Tower Bridge
And so as Tower Bridge rises we make our way under this iconic London bridge to enter into the Pool … More
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
