Over the preceding years the fortunes of individual cities had waxed and waned. As one and then another gained a … 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 (3): 8F 48624
48624 was built at Ashford in Kent and entered service in 1943. Its service was on heavy goods trains and … More
All aboard the Waverley (5): Into Docklands
As we proceed to towards central London we enter Docklands, the area that was once the thriving heart of London’s … More
Naturelog: 10th November
A mild but overcast morning saw Keith and I at the London Wetland Centre in search of migrant birds … More
Hampton Court (2): Tudor Kitchens
Connected to the main courtyard by a short passage is a smaller courtyard around which are situated the Kitchens … More
Bluebell Railway: Giants of Steam (2): LNER B12 8572
8572 was built for the LNER and entered service in June 1928. It spent almost all of its working life … More
Allen’s Hummingbird #10
Originally posted on talainsphotographyblog:
10 An Allen’s Hummingbird picture that I got on my 2013 October trip to Ojai, California.…
All aboard the Waverley (5): Greenwich Ahoy
We are soon approaching the Greenwich peninsular. Once a major industrial area this area is now one of major redevelopment. … More
Birds of St James Park
A Saturday morning and Keith and I are on the way to a Rugby match at Wembley, but time first … More
Hampton Court (1): The History
Earliest records show that in 1236 The Knights Hospitalier of St John Jerusalem (one of the monastic armed orders charged … More
